Lovastatin and dyspnoea Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5867109-7
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 28, 2008. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 190.3 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angioedema, dyspnoea. Lovastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #4560186-5
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Jan 20, 2005. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, constipation , dyspnoea. Lovastatin dosage: 20 MG PO Q PRN. Patient recovered.

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #4805782-2
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 18, 2005. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 214.0 lb, was diagnosed with coronary artery disease , diabetes mellitus and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood creatinine increased, chest pain , dyspnoea. Lovastatin dosage: 20MG HS PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5243748-1
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 191.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, asthenia, dysphagia, dysphonia, dyspnoea, fatigue, influenza like illness, oedema peripheral, swelling face. Lovastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALTACE, GLYBURIDE, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.


Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5153855-X
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Nov 08, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, sleep disorder , diverticulitis and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, malaise, tachycardia. Lovastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, GLUCOFASI, LORAX, ZELMAC. Patient recovered.

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5447254-0
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 156.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, low density lipoprotein increased and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, dyspnoea exertional, left atrial dilatation, muscular weakness, nervous system disorder. Lovastatin dosage: 40 MG QPM PO 4-5 YRS +-. During the same period patient was treated with POMEGRANATE JUICE ~, PROTONIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5912147-9
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 03, 2008. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 231.5 lb, was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea. Lovastatin dosage: 40 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.