ZOCOR for Hypercholesterolaemia: Side Effects & Safety Data
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There are 9 adverse event reports in the FDA FAERS database where ZOCOR was used for Hypercholesterolaemia.
Most Reported Side Effects for ZOCOR
| Side Effect | Reports | % | 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 |
Other Indications for ZOCOR
Other Drugs Used for Hypercholesterolaemia
EVOLOCUMAB (23,505)
ATORVASTATIN (5,615)
ALIROCUMAB (4,924)
SIMVASTATIN (3,010)
ROSUVASTATIN (2,690)
EZETIMIBE (1,589)
PRAVASTATIN (764)
INCLISIRAN (486)
FENOFIBRATE (286)
FLUVASTATIN (264)