Mevacor and myalgia Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Mevacor Side Effects Report #5362851-9
Mevacor side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 16, 1994. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, type ii hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Mevacor. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, dyspnoea exertional, muscular weakness, myalgia. Mevacor dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VASOTEC, ASPIRIN, LOPRESSOR. Patient died on 09/01/1995.

Mevacor Side Effects Report #5180997-5
Mevacor side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 14, 2006. Male patient, 86 years of age, weighting 148.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Mevacor. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, balance disorder, dementia , myalgia, neurogenic bladder, neuropathy. Mevacor dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Mevacor Side Effects Report #4757490-4
Mevacor side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 22, 2005. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Mevacor. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , anorexia, burning sensation, dyspepsia, hypoaesthesia, muscle spasms, myalgia, nausea , neuralgia. Mevacor dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mevacor Side Effects Report #5575535-9
Mevacor side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 20, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Mevacor. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gallbladder disorder, myalgia. Mevacor dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDRODIURIL, PRINIVIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.


Mevacor Side Effects Report #5517928-1
Mevacor side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 23, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, was treated with Mevacor. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myalgia, myopathy. Mevacor dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALPHAGAN, AVANDIA, COSOPT, DETROL LA, DURAGESIC, ELAVIL, LANTUS, LASIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mevacor Side Effects Report #5574704-1
Mevacor side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 21, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was treated with Mevacor. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , liver function test abnormal, muscle spasms, myalgia. Mevacor dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, ZETIA, ZOCOR, CRESTOR. Patient recovered.