Does FLUVASTATIN Cause Arthralgia? 263 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 263 reports of Arthralgia have been filed in association with FLUVASTATIN (FLUVASTATIN SODIUM ER). This represents 14.5% of all adverse event reports for FLUVASTATIN.
263
Reports of Arthralgia with FLUVASTATIN
14.5%
of all FLUVASTATIN reports
201
Deaths
17
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Arthralgia From FLUVASTATIN?
Of the 263 reports, 201 (76.4%) resulted in death, 17 (6.5%) required hospitalization, and 1 (0.4%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Arthralgia Listed in the Official Label?
Yes, Arthralgia is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for FLUVASTATIN.
What Other Side Effects Does FLUVASTATIN Cause?
Myalgia (577)
Dizziness (304)
Diarrhoea (260)
Headache (260)
Pruritus (257)
Dyspnoea (234)
Fall (234)
Insomnia (234)
Fatigue (231)
Sepsis (229)
What Other Drugs Cause Arthralgia?
ADALIMUMAB (35,592)
ETANERCEPT (27,429)
METHOTREXATE (21,831)
ABATACEPT (18,536)
TOFACITINIB (15,640)
TOCILIZUMAB (15,536)
DUPILUMAB (15,176)
SECUKINUMAB (13,769)
INFLIXIMAB (13,441)
RITUXIMAB (12,529)
Which FLUVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Arthralgia Risk?
FLUVASTATIN vs FLUVOXAMINE
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLATE
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLIC ACID
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLINIC ACID
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE BETA POLYPEPTIDE\LUTROPIN ALFA