Does ATORVASTATIN Cause Lupus-like syndrome? 55 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 55 reports of Lupus-like syndrome have been filed in association with ATORVASTATIN (Atorvastatin calcium). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for ATORVASTATIN.
55
Reports of Lupus-like syndrome with ATORVASTATIN
0.1%
of all ATORVASTATIN reports
0
Deaths
25
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Lupus-like syndrome From ATORVASTATIN?
Of the 55 reports, 25 (45.5%) required hospitalization, and 1 (1.8%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Lupus-like syndrome Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ATORVASTATIN. However, 55 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 Lupus-like syndrome?
INFLIXIMAB (2,158)
ADALIMUMAB (1,745)
METHOTREXATE (775)
ETANERCEPT (720)
ABATACEPT (644)
PREDNISONE (638)
TOCILIZUMAB (629)
CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (593)
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (593)
USTEKINUMAB (587)
Which ATORVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Lupus-like syndrome Risk?
ATORVASTATIN vs ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOSIBAN
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE
ATORVASTATIN vs ATOVAQUONE\PROGUANIL
ATORVASTATIN vs ATRACURIUM