Does SIMVASTATIN Cause Stevens-johnson syndrome? 19 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 19 reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome have been filed in association with SIMVASTATIN (Simvastatin). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for SIMVASTATIN.
19
Reports of Stevens-johnson syndrome with SIMVASTATIN
0.1%
of all SIMVASTATIN reports
5
Deaths
13
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Stevens-johnson syndrome From SIMVASTATIN?
Of the 19 reports, 5 (26.3%) resulted in death, 13 (68.4%) required hospitalization, and 1 (5.3%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Stevens-johnson syndrome Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SIMVASTATIN. However, 19 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 Stevens-johnson syndrome?
LAMOTRIGINE (1,384)
ALLOPURINOL (715)
IBUPROFEN (711)
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE\TRIMETHOPRIM (665)
ACETAMINOPHEN (649)
CARBAMAZEPINE (440)
PEMBROLIZUMAB (395)
LEVETIRACETAM (374)
CIPROFLOXACIN (349)
VANCOMYCIN (313)
Which SIMVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Stevens-johnson syndrome Risk?
SIMVASTATIN vs SINGULAIR
SIMVASTATIN vs SINTILIMAB
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPONIMOD
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPULEUCEL-T
SIMVASTATIN vs SIROLIMUS