Does FLUVASTATIN Cause Polyneuropathy? 17 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 17 reports of Polyneuropathy have been filed in association with FLUVASTATIN (FLUVASTATIN SODIUM ER). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for FLUVASTATIN.
17
Reports of Polyneuropathy with FLUVASTATIN
0.9%
of all FLUVASTATIN reports
0
Deaths
3
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Polyneuropathy From FLUVASTATIN?
Of the 17 reports, 3 (17.6%) required hospitalization, and 3 (17.6%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Polyneuropathy Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for FLUVASTATIN. However, 17 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
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 Polyneuropathy?
DEXAMETHASONE (953)
BORTEZOMIB (890)
PACLITAXEL (741)
OXALIPLATIN (691)
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (686)
FLUOROURACIL (525)
TRASTUZUMAB (478)
CARBOPLATIN (463)
DOXORUBICIN (452)
VINCRISTINE (440)
Which FLUVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Polyneuropathy Risk?
FLUVASTATIN vs FLUVOXAMINE
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLATE
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLIC ACID
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLINIC ACID
FLUVASTATIN vs FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE BETA POLYPEPTIDE\LUTROPIN ALFA