Lovastatin and muscular weakness Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5509768-4
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 07, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, atrial fibrillation  and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, hepatic enzyme increased, muscular weakness. Lovastatin dosage: 80MG EVERY DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5289248-4
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 03, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood creatinine increased, haemodialysis, muscular weakness, renal failure. Lovastatin dosage: 60MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5783110-6
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 19, 2008. Male patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, erectile dysfunction , fatigue, insomnia, muscular weakness, sensory disturbance. Lovastatin dosage: 40 MG. QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, AVALIDE. Patient recovered.

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5669153-1
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 11, 2008. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: muscle spasms, muscular weakness. Lovastatin dosage: 5 MG DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with CRESTOR, GLUCOPHAGE, LEVITHYROXINE. Patient recovered.


Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5650701-2
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 04, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 207.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gait disturbance, memory impairment, muscular weakness, prostate cancer . Lovastatin dosage: 20MG DAILY PO. 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 #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 #5498927-5
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2007. Female patient, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , muscular weakness. Lovastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5304467-6
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 19, 2007. Female patient, weighting 224.0 lb, was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , chest pain , muscular weakness, myalgia. Lovastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Lovastatin Side Effects Report #5317445-8
Lovastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 03, 2007. Female patient, weighting 224.0 lb, was treated with Lovastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , chest pain , muscular weakness, myalgia. Lovastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.