ZETIA: 219 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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219
Total FAERS Reports
2 (0.9%)
Deaths Reported
19
Hospitalizations
219
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
4
Life-Threatening
6
Disabilities
First Report: 200312 · Latest Report: 201406
What Are the Most Common ZETIA Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Myalgia
23 reports (10.5%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
23 reports (10.5%)
#3 Most Reported
Arthralgia
14 reports (6.4%)
All ZETIA Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug hypersensitivity | 23 | 10.5% | 0 | 1 |
| Myalgia | 23 | 10.5% | 0 | 1 |
| Arthralgia | 14 | 6.4% | 0 | 1 |
| Pain | 13 | 5.9% | 0 | 0 |
| Pain in extremity | 13 | 5.9% | 0 | 0 |
| Diarrhoea | 11 | 5.0% | 0 | 0 |
| Nausea | 11 | 5.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Fatigue | 10 | 4.6% | 0 | 1 |
| Muscle spasms | 10 | 4.6% | 0 | 1 |
| Abdominal discomfort | 8 | 3.7% | 0 | 0 |
| Adverse event | 8 | 3.7% | 0 | 2 |
| Abdominal pain upper | 7 | 3.2% | 0 | 0 |
| Headache | 7 | 3.2% | 0 | 0 |
| Muscular weakness | 7 | 3.2% | 0 | 2 |
| Asthenia | 6 | 2.7% | 0 | 1 |
| Hepatic enzyme increased | 6 | 2.7% | 0 | 1 |
| Pruritus | 6 | 2.7% | 0 | 0 |
| Back pain | 5 | 2.3% | 0 | 0 |
| Blood cholesterol increased | 5 | 2.3% | 0 | 0 |
| Blood creatine phosphokinase increased | 5 | 2.3% | 0 | 3 |
Who Reports ZETIA Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 66.5 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is ZETIA Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 27 | 1 | 9 |
| 2014 | 43 | 1 | 5 |
What Is ZETIA Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Blood cholesterol increased | 43 |
| Blood cholesterol | 19 |
| Hyperlipidaemia | 14 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 11 |
| Hypercholesterolaemia | 9 |
| Dyslipidaemia | 6 |
| Low density lipoprotein increased | 5 |
ZETIA vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
ZETIA vs ZICONOTIDE
ZETIA vs ZIDOVUDINE
ZETIA vs ZILEUTON
ZETIA vs ZILUCOPLAN
ZETIA vs ZIMBERELIMAB
ZETIA vs ZINC
ZETIA vs ZINC\ZINC
ZETIA vs ZIPRASIDONE
ZETIA vs ZIPRASIDONE\ZIPRASIDONE
ZETIA vs ZITHROMAX
Official FDA Label for ZETIA
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.