Does SIMVASTATIN Cause Peripheral sensory neuropathy? 36 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 36 reports of Peripheral sensory neuropathy have been filed in association with SIMVASTATIN (Simvastatin). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for SIMVASTATIN.
36
Reports of Peripheral sensory neuropathy with SIMVASTATIN
0.1%
of all SIMVASTATIN reports
1
Deaths
25
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Peripheral sensory neuropathy From SIMVASTATIN?
Of the 36 reports, 1 (2.8%) resulted in death, 25 (69.4%) required hospitalization, and 14 (38.9%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Peripheral sensory neuropathy Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SIMVASTATIN. However, 36 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 Peripheral sensory neuropathy?
PACLITAXEL (554)
OXALIPLATIN (510)
DEXAMETHASONE (435)
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (407)
BEVACIZUMAB (382)
DOXORUBICIN (358)
FLUOROURACIL (345)
CARBOPLATIN (332)
VINCRISTINE (295)
BORTEZOMIB (290)
Which SIMVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Peripheral sensory neuropathy Risk?
SIMVASTATIN vs SINGULAIR
SIMVASTATIN vs SINTILIMAB
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPONIMOD
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPULEUCEL-T
SIMVASTATIN vs SIROLIMUS