Does ATORVASTATIN Cause Hyperhidrosis? 465 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 465 reports of Hyperhidrosis have been filed in association with ATORVASTATIN (Atorvastatin calcium). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for ATORVASTATIN.
465
Reports of Hyperhidrosis with ATORVASTATIN
0.6%
of all ATORVASTATIN reports
7
Deaths
183
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hyperhidrosis From ATORVASTATIN?
Of the 465 reports, 7 (1.5%) resulted in death, 183 (39.4%) required hospitalization, and 34 (7.3%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hyperhidrosis Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ATORVASTATIN. However, 465 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does ATORVASTATIN Cause?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (7,556)
Myalgia (7,155)
Drug hypersensitivity (3,929)
Drug ineffective (3,865)
Fatigue (3,439)
Arthralgia (3,338)
Rhabdomyolysis (3,286)
Dyspnoea (3,137)
Nausea (2,888)
Asthenia (2,791)
What Other Drugs Cause Hyperhidrosis?
DULOXETINE (4,101)
ADALIMUMAB (2,745)
SODIUM (2,444)
VENLAFAXINE (1,932)
LEVOTHYROXINE (1,856)
ACETAMINOPHEN (1,578)
ETANERCEPT (1,521)
MORPHINE (1,438)
GABAPENTIN (1,408)
PREGABALIN (1,385)
Which ATORVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Hyperhidrosis Risk?
ATORVASTATIN vs ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOSIBAN
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE\PROGUANIL
ATORVASTATIN vs ATRACURIUM