Does SIMVASTATIN Cause Myasthenia gravis? 172 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 172 reports of Myasthenia gravis have been filed in association with SIMVASTATIN (Simvastatin). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for SIMVASTATIN.
172
Reports of Myasthenia gravis with SIMVASTATIN
0.6%
of all SIMVASTATIN reports
137
Deaths
141
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Myasthenia gravis From SIMVASTATIN?
Of the 172 reports, 137 (79.7%) resulted in death, 141 (82.0%) required hospitalization, and 111 (64.5%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Myasthenia gravis Listed in the Official Label?
Yes, Myasthenia gravis 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 Myasthenia gravis?
EFGARTIGIMOD ALFA-FCAB (691)
ECULIZUMAB (487)
PEMBROLIZUMAB (469)
NIVOLUMAB (451)
RAVULIZUMAB-CWVZ (338)
PREDNISONE (217)
IPILIMUMAB (201)
PYRIDOSTIGMINE (193)
HUMAN IMMUNOGLOBULIN G (186)
ZILUCOPLAN (184)
Which SIMVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Myasthenia gravis Risk?
SIMVASTATIN vs SINGULAIR
SIMVASTATIN vs SINTILIMAB
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPONIMOD
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPULEUCEL-T
SIMVASTATIN vs SIROLIMUS