Does ROSUVASTATIN Cause Hyperglycaemia? 246 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 246 reports of Hyperglycaemia have been filed in association with ROSUVASTATIN (Rosuvastatin Calcium). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for ROSUVASTATIN.
246
Reports of Hyperglycaemia with ROSUVASTATIN
0.7%
of all ROSUVASTATIN reports
4
Deaths
64
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Hyperglycaemia From ROSUVASTATIN?
Of the 246 reports, 4 (1.6%) resulted in death, 64 (26.0%) required hospitalization, and 14 (5.7%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Hyperglycaemia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for ROSUVASTATIN. However, 246 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 Hyperglycaemia?
INSULIN GLARGINE (1,903)
METFORMIN (1,626)
ALPELISIB (1,575)
DEXAMETHASONE (1,169)
PREDNISONE (1,135)
INSULIN LISPRO (743)
PREDNISOLONE (705)
INSULIN ASPART (646)
INSULIN HUMAN (620)
METHYLPREDNISOLONE (604)
Which ROSUVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Hyperglycaemia Risk?
ROSUVASTATIN vs ROSUVASTATIN\ROSUVASTATIN
ROSUVASTATIN vs ROTIGOTINE
ROSUVASTATIN vs ROXADUSTAT
ROSUVASTATIN vs ROXICODONE
ROSUVASTATIN vs ROXITHROMYCIN