Does ATORVASTATIN Cause Rectal haemorrhage? 447 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 447 reports of Rectal haemorrhage have been filed in association with ATORVASTATIN (Atorvastatin calcium). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for ATORVASTATIN.
447
Reports of Rectal haemorrhage with ATORVASTATIN
0.6%
of all ATORVASTATIN reports
22
Deaths
297
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Rectal haemorrhage From ATORVASTATIN?
Of the 447 reports, 22 (4.9%) resulted in death, 297 (66.4%) required hospitalization, and 23 (5.1%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Rectal haemorrhage Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ATORVASTATIN. However, 447 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 Rectal haemorrhage?
RIVAROXABAN (4,501)
ASPIRIN (3,057)
ADALIMUMAB (2,629)
VEDOLIZUMAB (2,163)
INFLIXIMAB (1,554)
CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE (1,333)
APIXABAN (1,177)
WARFARIN (1,174)
PREDNISONE (1,098)
MESALAMINE (990)
Which ATORVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Rectal haemorrhage Risk?
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