Does SIMVASTATIN Cause Intentional overdose? 248 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 248 reports of Intentional overdose have been filed in association with SIMVASTATIN (Simvastatin). This represents 0.9% of all adverse event reports for SIMVASTATIN.
248
Reports of Intentional overdose with SIMVASTATIN
0.9%
of all SIMVASTATIN reports
70
Deaths
174
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Intentional overdose From SIMVASTATIN?
Of the 248 reports, 70 (28.2%) resulted in death, 174 (70.2%) required hospitalization, and 60 (24.2%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Intentional overdose Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SIMVASTATIN. However, 248 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 Intentional overdose?
ACETAMINOPHEN (6,869)
QUETIAPINE (3,926)
AMLODIPINE (3,427)
PROMETHAZINE (3,193)
IBUPROFEN (3,185)
SERTRALINE (2,540)
ALPRAZOLAM (2,389)
DIAZEPAM (2,260)
VENLAFAXINE (2,187)
BUPROPION (2,103)
Which SIMVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Intentional overdose Risk?
SIMVASTATIN vs SINGULAIR
SIMVASTATIN vs SINTILIMAB
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPONIMOD
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPULEUCEL-T
SIMVASTATIN vs SIROLIMUS