Does FLUVASTATIN Cause Oedema? 7 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 7 reports of Oedema have been filed in association with FLUVASTATIN (FLUVASTATIN SODIUM ER). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for FLUVASTATIN.
7
Reports of Oedema with FLUVASTATIN
0.4%
of all FLUVASTATIN reports
0
Deaths
2
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Oedema From FLUVASTATIN?
Of the 7 reports, 2 (28.6%) required hospitalization.
Is Oedema Listed in the Official Label?
Yes, Oedema 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)
Arthralgia (263)
Diarrhoea (260)
Headache (260)
Pruritus (257)
Dyspnoea (234)
Fall (234)
Insomnia (234)
Fatigue (231)
What Other Drugs Cause Oedema?
RITUXIMAB (2,791)
PREDNISONE (2,721)
AMBRISENTAN (2,651)
METHOTREXATE (2,244)
ADALIMUMAB (2,141)
TOCILIZUMAB (1,836)
FOLIC ACID (1,781)
ABATACEPT (1,754)
TREPROSTINIL (1,705)
DICLOFENAC (1,691)
Which FLUVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Oedema Risk?
FLUVASTATIN vs FLUVOXAMINE
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLATE
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLIC ACID
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLINIC ACID
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE BETA POLYPEPTIDE\LUTROPIN ALFA