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Does LOVASTATIN Cause Myositis? 13 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 13 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with LOVASTATIN (Lovastatin). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for LOVASTATIN.

13
Reports of Myositis with LOVASTATIN
0.9%
of all LOVASTATIN reports
0
Deaths
12
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From LOVASTATIN?

Of the 13 reports, 12 (92.3%) required hospitalization.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Myositis 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 Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249)

Which LOVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Myositis Risk?

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

Related Pages

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