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Does ROSUVASTATIN Cause Abdominal distension? 336 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 336 reports of Abdominal distension have been filed in association with ROSUVASTATIN (Rosuvastatin Calcium). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for ROSUVASTATIN.

336
Reports of Abdominal distension with ROSUVASTATIN
0.9%
of all ROSUVASTATIN reports
3
Deaths
67
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Abdominal distension From ROSUVASTATIN?

Of the 336 reports, 3 (0.9%) resulted in death, 67 (19.9%) required hospitalization, and 8 (2.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Abdominal distension Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ROSUVASTATIN. However, 336 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does ROSUVASTATIN Cause?

Myalgia (3,958) Dyspnoea (2,832) Pain (2,758) Drug ineffective (2,347) Fatigue (2,208) Rhabdomyolysis (2,173) Arthralgia (1,879) Asthma (1,843) Muscle spasms (1,843) Pain in extremity (1,686)

What Other Drugs Cause Abdominal distension?

ADALIMUMAB (3,728) CALCIUM\DEXTROSE\MAGNESIUM\SODIUM\SODIUM (2,238) LEVONORGESTREL (1,700) METHOTREXATE (1,471) TREPROSTINIL (1,437) PREDNISONE (1,429) SEMAGLUTIDE (1,424) VEDOLIZUMAB (1,411) INFLIXIMAB (1,328) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (1,158)

Which ROSUVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Abdominal distension Risk?

ROSUVASTATIN vs ROSUVASTATIN\ROSUVASTATIN ROSUVASTATIN vs ROTIGOTINE ROSUVASTATIN vs ROXADUSTAT ROSUVASTATIN vs ROXICODONE ROSUVASTATIN vs ROXITHROMYCIN

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