Does SIMVASTATIN Cause Asphyxia? 79 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 79 reports of Asphyxia have been filed in association with SIMVASTATIN (Simvastatin). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for SIMVASTATIN.
79
Reports of Asphyxia with SIMVASTATIN
0.3%
of all SIMVASTATIN reports
75
Deaths
1
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Asphyxia From SIMVASTATIN?
Of the 79 reports, 75 (94.9%) resulted in death, 1 (1.3%) required hospitalization, and 1 (1.3%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Asphyxia Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SIMVASTATIN. However, 79 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.
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 Asphyxia?
MORPHINE (368)
DIAZEPAM (353)
ACETAMINOPHEN (319)
OXAZEPAM (310)
METHADONE (289)
COCAINE (267)
TRAMADOL (257)
ALCOHOL (240)
CODEINE (225)
ADALIMUMAB (190)
Which SIMVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Asphyxia Risk?
SIMVASTATIN vs SINGULAIR
SIMVASTATIN vs SINTILIMAB
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPONIMOD
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPULEUCEL-T
SIMVASTATIN vs SIROLIMUS