Does ATORVASTATIN Cause Hypoacusis? 389 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 389 reports of Hypoacusis have been filed in association with ATORVASTATIN (Atorvastatin calcium). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for ATORVASTATIN.
389
Reports of Hypoacusis with ATORVASTATIN
0.5%
of all ATORVASTATIN reports
12
Deaths
115
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hypoacusis From ATORVASTATIN?
Of the 389 reports, 12 (3.1%) resulted in death, 115 (29.6%) required hospitalization, and 29 (7.5%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hypoacusis Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ATORVASTATIN. However, 389 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 Hypoacusis?
SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (2,345)
TOFACITINIB (1,535)
INSULIN GLARGINE (1,406)
APIXABAN (1,249)
PREGABALIN (1,152)
ETANERCEPT (1,109)
INSULIN LISPRO (1,100)
ADALIMUMAB (948)
LENALIDOMIDE (938)
PALBOCICLIB (890)
Which ATORVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Hypoacusis Risk?
ATORVASTATIN vs ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOSIBAN
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE\PROGUANIL
ATORVASTATIN vs ATRACURIUM