Does SIMVASTATIN Cause Suicidal ideation? 91 Reports in FDA Database
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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 91 reports of Suicidal ideation have been filed in association with SIMVASTATIN (Simvastatin). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for SIMVASTATIN.
91
Reports of Suicidal ideation with SIMVASTATIN
0.3%
of all SIMVASTATIN reports
2
Deaths
34
Hospitalizations
How Dangerous Is Suicidal ideation From SIMVASTATIN?
Of the 91 reports, 2 (2.2%) resulted in death, 34 (37.4%) required hospitalization, and 17 (18.7%) were considered life-threatening.
Is Suicidal ideation Listed in the Official Label?
This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for SIMVASTATIN. However, 91 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 Suicidal ideation?
DULOXETINE (4,014)
ARIPIPRAZOLE (2,618)
SERTRALINE (2,168)
QUETIAPINE (2,072)
PREGABALIN (1,718)
VENLAFAXINE (1,699)
OXYCODONE (1,654)
SODIUM OXYBATE (1,403)
MONTELUKAST (1,375)
FINASTERIDE (1,301)
Which SIMVASTATIN Alternatives Have Lower Suicidal ideation Risk?
SIMVASTATIN vs SINGULAIR
SIMVASTATIN vs SINTILIMAB
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPONIMOD
SIMVASTATIN vs SIPULEUCEL-T
SIMVASTATIN vs SIROLIMUS