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Does PRAVASTATIN Cause Cholestasis? 96 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 96 reports of Cholestasis have been filed in association with PRAVASTATIN (Pravastatin Sodium). This represents 1.2% of all adverse event reports for PRAVASTATIN.

96
Reports of Cholestasis with PRAVASTATIN
1.2%
of all PRAVASTATIN reports
18
Deaths
72
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Cholestasis From PRAVASTATIN?

Of the 96 reports, 18 (18.8%) resulted in death, 72 (75.0%) required hospitalization, and 7 (7.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Cholestasis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for PRAVASTATIN. However, 96 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does PRAVASTATIN Cause?

Myalgia (1,290) Arthralgia (570) Dyspnoea (514) Fatigue (500) Drug hypersensitivity (493) Diarrhoea (478) Headache (448) Pruritus (432) Nausea (420) Dizziness (413)

What Other Drugs Cause Cholestasis?

ACETAMINOPHEN (1,269) ATORVASTATIN (898) PANTOPRAZOLE (535) METHOTREXATE (507) AMOXICILLIN\CLAVULANATE (480) SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (462) ENOXAPARIN (404) PIPERACILLIN\TAZOBACTAM (394) ESOMEPRAZOLE (363) NIVOLUMAB (342)

Which PRAVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Cholestasis Risk?

PRAVASTATIN vs PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN PRAVASTATIN vs PRAZAXA PRAVASTATIN vs PRAZEPAM PRAVASTATIN vs PRAZIQUANTEL PRAVASTATIN vs PRAZOSIN

Related Pages

PRAVASTATIN Full Profile All Cholestasis Reports All Drugs Causing Cholestasis PRAVASTATIN Demographics