Does ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE Cause Myopathy? 10 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 10 reports of Myopathy have been filed in association with ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE. This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE.
10
Reports of Myopathy with ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE
0.8%
of all ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE reports
0
Deaths
2
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Myopathy From ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE?
Of the 10 reports, 2 (20.0%) required hospitalization, and 1 (10.0%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Myopathy Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE. However, 10 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
What Other Side Effects Does ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE Cause?
Myalgia (130)
Acute kidney injury (60)
Pain (45)
Pain in extremity (43)
Dizziness (42)
Malaise (42)
Pyrexia (41)
Rhabdomyolysis (40)
Arthralgia (39)
Headache (39)
What Other Drugs Cause Myopathy?
ATORVASTATIN (1,243)
SIMVASTATIN (624)
ROSUVASTATIN (596)
PREDNISONE (526)
METHYLPREDNISOLONE (321)
PREDNISOLONE (246)
DEXAMETHASONE (203)
METFORMIN (197)
METHOTREXATE (196)
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (177)
Which ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE Alternatives Have Lower Myopathy Risk?
ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE vs ATOSIBAN
ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE vs ATOVAQUONE
ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE vs ATOVAQUONE\PROGUANIL
ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE vs ATRACURIUM
ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE vs ATRIPLA