Does LOVASTATIN Cause Erythema? 11 Reports in FDA Database

Q: Does LOVASTATIN cause Erythema?

11 reports of Erythema have been filed with the FDA for LOVASTATIN, representing 0.8% of all LOVASTATIN adverse event reports.

Q: How dangerous is Erythema from LOVASTATIN?

Of 11 reports, 5 (45.5%) resulted in death and 5 required hospitalization.

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 11 reports of Erythema have been filed in association with LOVASTATIN (Lovastatin). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for LOVASTATIN.

Reports of Erythema with LOVASTATIN

0.8%

of all LOVASTATIN reports

Deaths

Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Erythema From LOVASTATIN?

Of the 11 reports, 5 (45.5%) resulted in death, 5 (45.5%) required hospitalization.

Is Erythema Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Erythema 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 Erythema?

ADAPALENE (38,965) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (30,872) DUPILUMAB (10,877) ADALIMUMAB (4,829) ETANERCEPT (3,733) AVOBENZONE\HOMOSALATE\OCTINOXATE\OCTISALATE\OXYBENZONE (3,462) INFLIXIMAB (2,919) METHOTREXATE (2,835) SECUKINUMAB (2,824) RITUXIMAB (2,460)

Which LOVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Erythema Risk?

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

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