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Does LOVASTATIN Cause Constipation? 9 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 9 reports of Constipation have been filed in association with LOVASTATIN (Lovastatin). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for LOVASTATIN.

9
Reports of Constipation with LOVASTATIN
0.7%
of all LOVASTATIN reports
0
Deaths
2
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Constipation From LOVASTATIN?

Of the 9 reports, 2 (22.2%) required hospitalization.

Is Constipation Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Constipation is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for LOVASTATIN.

What Other Side Effects Does LOVASTATIN Cause?

Drug hypersensitivity (217) Myalgia (192) Drug ineffective (137) Completed suicide (91) Muscle spasms (91) Cerebrovascular accident (81) Myocardial infarction (71) Asthenia (67) Arthralgia (63) Disease progression (59)

What Other Drugs Cause Constipation?

LENALIDOMIDE (9,635) NIRAPARIB (4,128) ADALIMUMAB (4,063) SEMAGLUTIDE (4,036) TIRZEPATIDE (3,417) ERENUMAB-AOOE (3,104) MORPHINE (2,979) OXYCODONE (2,747) PALBOCICLIB (2,705) POMALIDOMIDE (2,374)

Which LOVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Constipation Risk?

LOVASTATIN vs LOVAZA LOVASTATIN vs LOVENOX LOVASTATIN vs LOXAPINE LOVASTATIN vs LOXOPROFEN LOVASTATIN vs LUBIPROSTONE

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LOVASTATIN Full Profile All Constipation Reports All Drugs Causing Constipation LOVASTATIN Demographics