Mevacor and neuropathy Patient Reports February 13, 2012

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 #5580127-1
Mevacor side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 27, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, weighting 250.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Mevacor. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bedridden, economic problem, fall , ill-defined disorder, muscle contractions involuntary, neuropathy, paraesthesia. Mevacor dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.