Simvastatin and myalgia Patient Reports February 10, 2010



Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5341443-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 14, 2007. Female patient, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with type iia hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, hepatic enzyme increased, lethargy, malaise, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TOLTERODINE TARTRATE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5341713-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 15, 2007. Female patient, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with type iia hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, hepatotoxicity, lethargy, malaise, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TOLTERODINE TARTRATE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5326259-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 14, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with sinusitis What is  sinusitis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6139851-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from DENMARK on Mar 17, 2009. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis, thrombosis prophylaxis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gouty arthritis, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DIPYRIDAMOLE, DICILLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5892329-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 12, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 262.4 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, myalgia, nausea What is  nausea, pain What is  pain. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC, NAPROXEN, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5590332-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 03, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with prophylaxis, hypertension and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chest pain What is  chest pain, myalgia, pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, ASPIRIN BP, FUROSEMIDE BP, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5701662-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 02, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with prophylaxis, hypertension and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest discomfort, dizziness What is  dizziness, dyspnoea, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5115058-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 29, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 182.3 lb, was diagnosed with myocardial ischaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG,. During the same period patient was treated with EZETIMIDE, DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN BP, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, BISOPROLOL, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, NICORANDIL, PARACETAMOL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5783070-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 11, 2008. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with myocardial ischaemia, arthritis bacterial and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, hypoxia, myalgia, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FUSIDIC ACID, AMLODIPINE, ATENOLOL, BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, DOXAZOSIN, FLOXACILLIN, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5777925-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 11, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with myocardial ischaemia, arthritis bacterial, hypertension and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, hypoxia, myalgia, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with FUSIDATE, AMLODIPINE, ATENOLOL, BENDROFLUAZIDE, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, FLOXACILLIN, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5385348-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED ARAB EMIRATES on July 09, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with myocardial infarction and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fatigue, fluid intake reduced, myalgia, vomiting. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5927449-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 22, 2008. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 163.0 lb, was diagnosed with mixed hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, headache What is  headache, myalgia, product quality issue. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOVASTATIN, TRICOR, PRAVASTATIN, CORGARD, NIASPAN. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5763255-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 04, 2008. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with low density lipoprotein increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: burning sensation, muscle spasms, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5819025-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 21, 2008. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with low density lipoprotein increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angina pectoris, back pain What is  back pain, myalgia, pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5859598-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 26, 2008. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 250.0 lb, was diagnosed with lipids abnormal and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: decreased activity, dysstasia, myalgia, pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOPID. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5323597-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 09, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with lipids and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG PO QD. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5070131-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 18, 2006. Female patient, 88 years of age, was diagnosed with ischaemic heart disease prophylaxis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, muscle necrosis, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, AMIODARONE, CLARITHROMYCIN, CLOPIDOGREL, FUROSEMIDE, LEVOTHYROXINE, PREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5465435-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 20, 2007. Male patient, 88 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG HS PO. During the same period patient was treated with FLUVASTATIN. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5194686-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 22, 2006. Male patient, 85 years of age, weighting 196.2 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: low density lipoprotein increased, myalgia, pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with FLUVASTATIN. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5526418-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 21, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG PM PO. During the same period patient was treated with NIACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5574667-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 26, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG HS PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5661931-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 10, 2008. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 212.1 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5905526-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 01, 2008. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 192.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haematuria, myalgia, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5611126-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 29, 2008. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aphonia, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5623887-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 29, 2008. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aphonia, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5633087-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 04, 2008. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aphonia, chest pain What is  chest pain, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5634224-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2008. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG HS PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5934053-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 28, 2008. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG HS PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5374666-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4714806-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 14, 2005. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 179.6 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, muscular weakness, myalgia, myopathy. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5935285-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 29, 2008. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 177.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5935761-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 29, 2008. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 177.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5992962-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 10, 2008. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 167.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, hepatic enzyme increased, myalgia, renal failure acute. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6030478-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 06, 2009. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5634463-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2008. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 211.6 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chromaturia, diarrhoea, dizziness What is  dizziness, faeces discoloured, musculoskeletal stiffness, myalgia, nausea What is  nausea. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG EVERY DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5984102-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 05, 2008. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 262.8 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chromaturia, hepatic enzyme increased, incorrect dose administered, myalgia, renal failure acute, treatment noncompliance, urine odour abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5993038-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 10, 2008. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 224.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4950069-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 190.7 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG PO DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5985979-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 05, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia, rash What is  rash. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG AT BEDTIME PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6028703-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 05, 2009. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 222.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG AT BEDTIME PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5801753-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 03, 2008. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 270.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, electromechanical dissociation, fall What is  fall, fluid overload, myalgia, pain What is  pain, spinal disorder. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG HS PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5756368-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 28, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 197.1 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall What is  fall, hemiparesis, myalgia, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG HS PO. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5935315-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 29, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 239.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4604369-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Mar 09, 2005. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 279.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG PO QHS. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5935316-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 29, 2008. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6105114-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 04, 2009. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 136.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia, pain What is  pain, swelling. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5807463-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 09, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, dehydration, hypotension, muscle spasms, myalgia, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6123851-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 18, 2009. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 197.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, dyspnoea, myalgia, sinusitis What is  sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG Q HS PO. During the same period patient was treated with NIAPSAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4718246-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 18, 2005. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia, renal failure acute. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG PO HS. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN ASPART, GLARGINE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, FOSINOPRIL, ETODOLAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5049478-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 11, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemodialysis, myalgia, renal failure acute. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG QHS PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5175372-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 12, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatic enzyme increased, myalgia, myositis What is  myositis. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5162403-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 28, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 198.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chromaturia, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG PO HS. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, ASPIRIN, CHLORTHALIDONE, CLOPIDOGREL, FERROUS SULPHATE, HYDRALAZINE, ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5531667-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 28, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG HS PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5336759-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 24, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 206.6 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, hypertriglyceridaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia, renal failure acute. Simvastatin dosage: 10MG PO QHS (DURATION: } 1 YEAR PTA). During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6006361-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 16, 2008. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 116.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatic enzyme increased, myalgia, myopathy. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4811367-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 26, 2005. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, headache What is  headache, myalgia, vision blurred. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG PO QD. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5531662-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 28, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5491951-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 18, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 10MG HS PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5491977-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 18, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 10MG HS PO. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5673986-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2008. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 156.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, musculoskeletal chest pain, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG ONE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with PROVACHOL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5533158-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 29, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5125794-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 10, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, chromaturia, myalgia, urine colour abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5968490-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 21, 2008. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 155.9 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, hypocalcaemia, impaired work ability, muscle injury, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5347432-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 04, 2007. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 280.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG 1 TIME PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5778505-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 18, 2008. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 233.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG AT BEDTIME PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5663876-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from TURKEY on Feb 27, 2008. Male patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, renal amyloidosis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, muscle spasms, muscular weakness, myalgia, peripheral sensory neuropathy. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COLCHICUM JTL LIQ. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4951794-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 22, 2006. Male patient, 21 years of age, weighting 235.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia, myositis What is  myositis. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5243574-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, weighting 299.8 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20-40MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5325130-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 11, 2007. Male patient, weighting 191.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: eosinophilia, fatigue, myalgia, proteinuria, transaminases increased. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG ONCE/DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with SERTRALINE, ASPIRIN, PANTOPRAZOLE, ADVAIR DISKUS, MONTELEUKAST, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5078632-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 09, 2006. Male patient, weighting 192.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain What is  back pain, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG Q PM. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5139459-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 26, 2006. Female patient, weighting 167.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: muscle spasms, myalgia, pain What is  pain. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG ONCE DAILY. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5409225-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2007. Female patient, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG BEDTIME ORAL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5622160-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 04, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aphonia, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, UNK. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5629414-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 15, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, ATENOLOL, PROTONIX, AMLODIPINE, LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5833272-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 04, 2008. Male patient, weighting 236.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG PO DAILY. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4545030-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Jan 03, 2005. Male patient was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG PO QHS. During the same period patient was treated with NIACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4832792-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 17, 2005. Male patient, weighting 216.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG QHS PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4911834-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2006. Male patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, hypertriglyceridaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, bradycardia, loss of consciousness, myalgia, pulmonary oedema, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis, syncope. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG QHS PO. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/13/2005.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4921246-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG HS PO. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM GLUCONATE, FOLATE, COMBIVENT, CYCLOBENZAPRINE, ALENDRONATE, FISH OIL, OMEPRAZOLE, DOCUSATE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5450962-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from IRELAND on Aug 23, 2007. Female patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased, hepatic function abnormal, muscular weakness, myalgia, myopathy, renal impairment, weight bearing difficulty. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG 1TAB QHS - PO. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5635707-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 08, 2008. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, hypothyroidism, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SLOZEM. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5055343-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND on June 26, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: muscular weakness, myalgia, myositis What is  myositis. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6005409-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 10, 2008. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 191.8 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia, psoriasis, rash What is  rash. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, CALCIPOTRIENE, NITROLINGUAL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6006753-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 12, 2008. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 191.8 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia, psoriasis, rash What is  rash. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5363004-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 05, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: face oedema, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK, ORAL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5092031-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from MALAYSIA on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia, tenderness. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5140733-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 10, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 158.7 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, joint swelling, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5563227-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 13, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 173.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fatigue, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG PO QD. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5197922-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 19, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electromyogram abnormal, muscle contractions involuntary, musculoskeletal stiffness, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5670313-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 14, 2008. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG HS PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5283363-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 28, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, asthenia, dizziness What is  dizziness, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG QHS PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5699127-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2008. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 151.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: apathy, arthralgia, asthenia, depression What is  depression, muscular weakness, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5119549-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 20, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fatigue, muscular weakness, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, ORAL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5636301-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2008. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 209.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, dizziness What is  dizziness, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG ONCE QPM PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6132719-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 25, 2009. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 209.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, dizziness What is  dizziness, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG ONCE PO QPM. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5502982-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 29, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5774842-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 16, 2008. Female patient, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diplopia, dizziness What is  dizziness, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG. ONCE DAILY ORAL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5919102-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 14, 2008. Male patient, weighting 157.2 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: muscular weakness, myalgia, myocardial infarction, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG ONCE DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6056262-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 26, 2009. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 171.3 lb, was diagnosed with gout What is  gout, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4817668-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 01, 2005. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 224.2 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia, myositis What is  myositis. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG DAILY RENEWED. During the same period patient was treated with NIACIN, ALLOPURINOL, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, RANITIDINE, SALSALATE, VENLAFAXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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