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Does SIMVASTATIN Cause Dermatomyositis? 26 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 26 reports of Dermatomyositis have been filed in association with SIMVASTATIN (Simvastatin). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for SIMVASTATIN.

26
Reports of Dermatomyositis with SIMVASTATIN
0.1%
of all SIMVASTATIN reports
8
Deaths
9
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Dermatomyositis From SIMVASTATIN?

Of the 26 reports, 8 (30.8%) resulted in death, 9 (34.6%) required hospitalization.

Is Dermatomyositis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Dermatomyositis 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 Dermatomyositis?

METHOTREXATE (183) PREDNISONE (168) RITUXIMAB (152) HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (146) ATORVASTATIN (133) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (110) NIVOLUMAB (84) ADALIMUMAB (82) HUMAN IMMUNOGLOBULIN G (69) TOFACITINIB (66)

Which SIMVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Dermatomyositis 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 Dermatomyositis Reports All Drugs Causing Dermatomyositis SIMVASTATIN Demographics