Does SIMVASTATIN Cause Blindness? 604 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 604 reports of Blindness have been filed in association with SIMVASTATIN (Simvastatin). This represents 2.2% of all adverse event reports for SIMVASTATIN.
604
Reports of Blindness with SIMVASTATIN
2.2%
of all SIMVASTATIN reports
208
Deaths
116
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Blindness From SIMVASTATIN?
Of the 604 reports, 208 (34.4%) resulted in death, 116 (19.2%) required hospitalization, and 94 (15.6%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Blindness Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SIMVASTATIN. However, 604 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 Blindness?
ADALIMUMAB (1,599)
AFLIBERCEPT (1,337)
BEVACIZUMAB (847)
INSULIN GLARGINE (837)
APIXABAN (789)
INSULIN LISPRO (760)
RANIBIZUMAB (760)
ETANERCEPT (669)
PREGABALIN (646)
ESOMEPRAZOLE (617)
Which SIMVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Blindness Risk?
SIMVASTATIN vs SINGULAIR
SIMVASTATIN vs SINTILIMAB
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPONIMOD
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPULEUCEL-T
SIMVASTATIN vs SIROLIMUS