Lovastatin and headache Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #4932938-0
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 01, 2006. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , transient ischaemic attack. Lovastatin dosage: 20MG DAILY ORAL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5126374-4
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 122.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , dizziness , ear pain, headache , hypertension, insomnia, myalgia, nausea , palpitations. Lovastatin dosage: 40 MG; QD; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALENDRONATE, IBUPROFEN, ATENOLOL, IMIPRAMINE. Patient recovered.

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5018814-6
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 16, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 122.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , headache , hypertension, insomnia, myalgia, nausea , tachycardia, vision blurred. Lovastatin dosage: 40 MG;QD;ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALENDRONATE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, IBUPROFEN. Patient recovered.

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5041865-2
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 19, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 122.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , dizziness , ear pain, headache , hypertension, insomnia, myalgia, nausea , tachycardia. Lovastatin dosage: 40 MG; QD; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALENDRONATE, IBUPROFEN, ATENOLOL. Patient recovered.


Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5416568-2
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 206.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac disorder, condition aggravated, feeling hot, gastric ulcer, headache , muscle spasms, muscular weakness, musculoskeletal chest pain, myalgia. Lovastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5581496-9
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 03, 2008. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 280.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, asthenia, chills, ear pain, fatigue, headache , lymphadenopathy, neck pain. Lovastatin dosage: 20MG ONCE A DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5258346-3
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 240.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: constipation , dermatitis, headache , insomnia, myalgia, rash , vision blurred. Lovastatin dosage: 20 MG ONCE A DAY. During the same period patient was treated with MEVACOR, TRIAMCINOLONE. Patient recovered.