ZOCOR: 227 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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227
Total FAERS Reports
8 (3.5%)
Deaths Reported
42
Hospitalizations
227
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
4
Life-Threatening
16
Disabilities
First Report: 1990 · Latest Report: 20140509
What Are the Most Common ZOCOR Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
48 reports (21.1%)
#2 Most Reported
Myalgia
37 reports (16.3%)
#3 Most Reported
Rhabdomyolysis
16 reports (7.0%)
All ZOCOR Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug hypersensitivity | 48 | 21.2% | 0 | 0 |
| Myalgia | 37 | 16.3% | 0 | 3 |
| Rhabdomyolysis | 16 | 7.1% | 1 | 8 |
| Muscle spasms | 15 | 6.6% | 0 | 1 |
| Pain in extremity | 14 | 6.2% | 0 | 2 |
| Arthralgia | 12 | 5.3% | 0 | 3 |
| Muscular weakness | 11 | 4.9% | 0 | 5 |
| Pain | 11 | 4.9% | 0 | 3 |
| Back pain | 10 | 4.4% | 0 | 3 |
| Drug interaction | 10 | 4.4% | 3 | 6 |
| Malaise | 8 | 3.5% | 0 | 1 |
| Renal failure acute | 8 | 3.5% | 0 | 8 |
| Hypertension | 7 | 3.1% | 0 | 3 |
| Adverse event | 6 | 2.6% | 0 | 1 |
| Drug ineffective | 6 | 2.6% | 0 | 1 |
| Nausea | 6 | 2.6% | 0 | 0 |
| Paraesthesia | 6 | 2.6% | 0 | 1 |
| Abdominal discomfort | 5 | 2.2% | 0 | 2 |
| Asthenia | 5 | 2.2% | 0 | 2 |
| Cerebrovascular accident | 5 | 2.2% | 0 | 2 |
Who Reports ZOCOR Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 65.7 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is ZOCOR Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 29 | 4 | 14 |
| 2014 | 22 | 0 | 7 |
What Is ZOCOR Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Blood cholesterol increased | 36 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 16 |
| Hypercholesterolaemia | 9 |
| Hyperlipidaemia | 9 |
ZOCOR vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
ZOCOR vs ZOFENOPRIL
ZOCOR vs ZOFRAN
ZOCOR vs ZOLADEX
ZOCOR vs ZOLBETUXIMAB
ZOCOR vs ZOLBETUXIMAB-CLZB
ZOCOR vs ZOLEDRONIC ACID
ZOCOR vs ZOLMITRIPTAN
ZOCOR vs ZOLOFT
ZOCOR vs ZOLPIDEM
ZOCOR vs ZOLPIDEM\ZOLPIDEM
Official FDA Label for ZOCOR
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.