Does SIMVASTATIN Cause Angioedema? 451 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 451 reports of Angioedema have been filed in association with SIMVASTATIN (Simvastatin). This represents 1.7% of all adverse event reports for SIMVASTATIN.
451
Reports of Angioedema with SIMVASTATIN
1.7%
of all SIMVASTATIN reports
18
Deaths
141
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Angioedema From SIMVASTATIN?
Of the 451 reports, 18 (4.0%) resulted in death, 141 (31.3%) required hospitalization, and 127 (28.2%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Angioedema Listed in the Official Label?
Yes, Angioedema is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for SIMVASTATIN.
What Other Side Effects Does SIMVASTATIN Cause?
Myalgia (3,919)
Fatigue (2,066)
Arthralgia (1,775)
Drug interaction (1,744)
Nausea (1,676)
Rhabdomyolysis (1,616)
Dyspnoea (1,542)
Headache (1,470)
Drug hypersensitivity (1,433)
Muscular weakness (1,356)
What Other Drugs Cause Angioedema?
LISINOPRIL (5,370)
IBUPROFEN (2,507)
OMALIZUMAB (1,650)
ACETAMINOPHEN (1,152)
RAMIPRIL (1,130)
AMOXICILLIN (943)
ASPIRIN (820)
CETIRIZINE (766)
DICLOFENAC (766)
SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (730)
Which SIMVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Angioedema Risk?
SIMVASTATIN vs SINGULAIR
SIMVASTATIN vs SINTILIMAB
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPONIMOD
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPULEUCEL-T
SIMVASTATIN vs SIROLIMUS