Does ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE Cause Rhabdomyolysis? 40 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 40 reports of Rhabdomyolysis have been filed in association with ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE. This represents 3.2% of all adverse event reports for ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE.
40
Reports of Rhabdomyolysis with ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE
3.2%
of all ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE reports
1
Deaths
30
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Rhabdomyolysis From ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE?
Of the 40 reports, 1 (2.5%) resulted in death, 30 (75.0%) required hospitalization, and 7 (17.5%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Rhabdomyolysis Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE. However, 40 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)
Arthralgia (39)
Headache (39)
Hepatic cytolysis (39)
What Other Drugs Cause Rhabdomyolysis?
ATORVASTATIN (3,286)
ROSUVASTATIN (2,173)
SIMVASTATIN (1,616)
LEVETIRACETAM (1,183)
QUETIAPINE (971)
OLANZAPINE (647)
ACETAMINOPHEN (630)
METFORMIN (603)
RISPERIDONE (527)
ARIPIPRAZOLE (516)
Which ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE Alternatives Have Lower Rhabdomyolysis Risk?
ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE vs ATOSIBAN
ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE vs ATOVAQUONE
ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE vs ATOVAQUONE\PROGUANIL
ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE vs ATRACURIUM
ATORVASTATIN\EZETIMIBE vs ATRIPLA