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PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN: 785 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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785
Total FAERS Reports
92 (11.7%)
Deaths Reported
160
Hospitalizations
785
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
27
Life-Threatening
43
Disabilities

Active Ingredient: PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN SODIUM ·

First Report: 1999 · Latest Report: 20160615

What Are the Most Common PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Myalgia
100 reports (12.7%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
60 reports (7.6%)
#3 Most Reported
Malaise
46 reports (5.9%)

All PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Myalgia 100 12.7% 1 6
Drug hypersensitivity 60 7.6% 0 0
Arthralgia 46 5.9% 0 3
Malaise 46 5.9% 1 18
Muscle spasms 43 5.5% 0 2
Fatigue 41 5.2% 0 2
Rhabdomyolysis 41 5.2% 10 31
Headache 40 5.1% 0 16
Nausea 40 5.1% 0 13
Completed suicide 39 5.0% 39 0
Pain in extremity 38 4.8% 0 2
Dyspnoea 37 4.7% 5 14
Blood creatine phosphokinase increased 35 4.5% 0 10
Muscular weakness 35 4.5% 0 2
Depression 33 4.2% 0 8
Pain 30 3.8% 0 8
Dizziness 27 3.4% 1 4
Drug interaction 27 3.4% 5 14
Insomnia 27 3.4% 0 1
Asthenia 26 3.3% 0 5

Who Reports PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 55.0% female, 45.0% male. Average age: 63.8 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2003 1 0 0
2004 2 0 0
2006 3 0 1
2008 3 0 1
2009 5 0 0
2010 10 0 3
2011 5 1 1
2012 13 0 1
2013 34 8 7
2014 123 14 32
2015 124 3 45
2016 26 6 8

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What Is PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 197
Blood cholesterol increased 101
Hyperlipidaemia 52
Hypercholesterolaemia 47
Blood cholesterol 19
Coronary artery disease 13
Dyslipidaemia 13
Blood cholesterol abnormal 11
Low density lipoprotein increased 11
Type iia hyperlipidaemia 10

PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN vs PRAZAXA PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN vs PRAZEPAM PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN vs PRAZIQUANTEL PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN vs PRAZOSIN PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN vs PREDNICARBATE PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN vs PREDNISOLONE PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN vs PREDNISOLONE METAZOATE PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN vs PREDNISOLONE\PREDNISOLONE\PREDNISOLONE PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN vs PREDNISONE PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN vs PREGABALIN

Official FDA Label for PRAVASTATIN\PRAVASTATIN

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.