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Does ROSUVASTATIN Cause Myopathy? 596 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 596 reports of Myopathy have been filed in association with ROSUVASTATIN (Rosuvastatin Calcium). This represents 1.6% of all adverse event reports for ROSUVASTATIN.

596
Reports of Myopathy with ROSUVASTATIN
1.6%
of all ROSUVASTATIN reports
6
Deaths
234
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myopathy From ROSUVASTATIN?

Of the 596 reports, 6 (1.0%) resulted in death, 234 (39.3%) required hospitalization, and 49 (8.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myopathy Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Myopathy is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for ROSUVASTATIN.

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 Myopathy?

ATORVASTATIN (1,243) SIMVASTATIN (624) PREDNISONE (526) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (321) PREDNISOLONE (246) DEXAMETHASONE (203) METFORMIN (197) METHOTREXATE (196) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (177) PRAVASTATIN (168)

Which ROSUVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Myopathy Risk?

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

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