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Does SIMVASTATIN Cause Depression? 400 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 400 reports of Depression have been filed in association with SIMVASTATIN (Simvastatin). This represents 1.5% of all adverse event reports for SIMVASTATIN.

400
Reports of Depression with SIMVASTATIN
1.5%
of all SIMVASTATIN reports
14
Deaths
95
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From SIMVASTATIN?

Of the 400 reports, 14 (3.5%) resulted in death, 95 (23.8%) required hospitalization, and 33 (8.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Depression 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 Depression?

OXYCODONE (6,871) ADALIMUMAB (6,340) APREMILAST (5,129) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (4,035) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (3,699) METHOTREXATE (3,577) ETANERCEPT (3,538) LEVONORGESTREL (3,529) MORPHINE (3,280) PREDNISONE (3,211)

Which SIMVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?

SIMVASTATIN vs SINGULAIR SIMVASTATIN vs SINTILIMAB SIMVASTATIN vs SIPONIMOD SIMVASTATIN vs SIPULEUCEL-T SIMVASTATIN vs SIROLIMUS

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SIMVASTATIN Full Profile All Depression Reports All Drugs Causing Depression SIMVASTATIN Demographics