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Does SIMVASTATIN Cause Neuropathy peripheral? 204 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 204 reports of Neuropathy peripheral have been filed in association with SIMVASTATIN (Simvastatin). This represents 0.8% of all adverse event reports for SIMVASTATIN.

204
Reports of Neuropathy peripheral with SIMVASTATIN
0.8%
of all SIMVASTATIN reports
3
Deaths
28
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Neuropathy peripheral From SIMVASTATIN?

Of the 204 reports, 3 (1.5%) resulted in death, 28 (13.7%) required hospitalization, and 2 (1.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Neuropathy peripheral Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SIMVASTATIN. However, 204 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 Neuropathy peripheral?

LENALIDOMIDE (10,215) BORTEZOMIB (4,067) OXALIPLATIN (3,662) DEXAMETHASONE (3,543) PACLITAXEL (3,508) LEVOFLOXACIN (2,619) CIPROFLOXACIN (2,607) FLUOROURACIL (2,605) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (2,565) POMALIDOMIDE (2,382)

Which SIMVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Neuropathy peripheral Risk?

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

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