Simvastatin and abdominal pain Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5916995-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 06, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , acute hepatic failure, diabetes mellitus, duodenal ulcer perforation, hepatitis , jaundice , liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5278917-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 27, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 144.0 lb, was diagnosed with mixed hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , micturition urgency, pollakiuria. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5062464-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ISRAEL on June 30, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with low density lipoprotein increased, hypothyroidism and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased, fatigue, impaired gastric emptying, liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, ALENDRONATE, CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5699239-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2008. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 167.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , blood pressure systolic increased, liver function test abnormal, weight decreased. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4811951-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2005. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 251.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , rhabdomyolysis, troponin increased. Simvastatin dosage: 5MG QD PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6123711-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 18, 2009. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , blood glucose increased, liver function test abnormal, nausea , urine colour abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5061444-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 30, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , asthenia, blood potassium increased, bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, coordination abnormal, enterococcal infection, haemodialysis, hyperlipidaemia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE, GEMFIBROZIL, ITRACONAZOLE, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, PREDNISOLONE, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5788928-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on June 23, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , aortic aneurysm . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5801473-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on June 30, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , aortic aneurysm , diarrhoea, tenderness, vomiting. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5920090-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 13, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, cardiovascular event prophylaxis, hypertension, abdominal pain  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , aneurysm , aortic aneurysm , diarrhoea, tenderness, vomiting. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, RAMIPRIL, MEBEVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5936855-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 27, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, cardiovascular event prophylaxis, hypertension, abdominal pain  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , aneurysm , aortic aneurysm , diarrhoea, tenderness, vomiting. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, RAMIPRIL, MEBEVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5786792-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on June 09, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , aortic aneurysm , vomiting. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG - QD - PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5930550-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Oct 14, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , aortic aneurysm , diarrhoea, gastroenteritis , irritable bowel syndrome , lactose intolerance , vomiting. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG - QD - PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5297351-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Mar 30, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , diarrhoea, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, gastroenteritis . Simvastatin dosage: 20MG, QD; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MOXONIDINE, GLIMEPIRIDE, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5642545-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 27, 2008. Male patient, weighting 168.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain , diarrhoea. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG 1 PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5794425-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 23, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, cardiovascular event prophylaxis, hypertension, abdominal pain  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , aortic aneurysm . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, RAMIPRIL, MEBEVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5797541-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 27, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, cardiovascular event prophylaxis, hypertension, abdominal pain  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , aneurysm , aortic aneurysm , diarrhoea, tenderness, vomiting. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, RAMIPRIL, MEBEVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5062463-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on June 30, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , intestinal perforation, nausea , pancreatic necrosis, pancreatitis acute, systemic inflammatory response syndrome. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FENOFIBRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4984864-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 26, 2006. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , blood creatine phosphokinase increased, cardio-respiratory arrest, central line infection, delirium tremens, dysarthria, dyspnoea, loss of consciousness, pyrexia. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, THIAMINE, FOLIC ACID, PANTOPRAZOLE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, SPIRONOLACTONE, LACTULOSE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4715672-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 15, 2005. Male patient, 81 years of age, weighting 167.0 lb, was diagnosed with coronary artery disease , coronary artery surgery, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain , acidosis, asthenia, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood gases abnormal, blood pressure systolic decreased. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG DAILY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, FUROSEMIDE, LOSARTAN, REGULAR INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/27/2005.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4727497-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 27, 2005. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with coronary artery disease , hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , bacterial sepsis, blood creatinine increased, coronary artery stenosis, myalgia, pancreatitis necrotising, post procedural complication, procedural pain, small intestinal obstruction. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG NIGHTLY FOR MORE THAN 4 YRS. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5291241-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 20, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , anorexia, diarrhoea, muscle atrophy, myalgia, nausea , weight decreased. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC, METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5300293-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 30, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , faeces discoloured, jaundice . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with BENDROFLUAZIDE, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5301568-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 30, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , faeces discoloured, jaundice . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with BENDROFLUAZIDE, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5128170-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 29, 2006. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal mass, abdominal pain , flatulence, nausea . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG (40 MG, 1 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5972639-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 26, 2008. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , flatulence, product quality issue. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5412973-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on July 30, 2007. Female patient, child 1 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain , burning sensation, dyspnoea, erythema, hypersensitivity, hypertension, pyrexia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LOSARTAN POTASSIUM AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5517406-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 31, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, hypertension and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , abdominal pain lower, blood urine present, tenderness. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL BP, BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, CLOPIDOGREL, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5607380-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 25, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol abnormal, blood triglycerides abnormal and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , abdominal pain upper, nausea . Simvastatin dosage: 40MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5343564-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 17, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 229.3 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , acute coronary syndrome, atrial fibrillation , disease recurrence, intestinal ischaemia, left ventricular failure, myocardial infarction, pancreatitis acute. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDIA, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, FUROSEMIDE, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5369868-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 06, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 229.3 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , acute coronary syndrome, atrial fibrillation , disease recurrence, hyperhidrosis, intestinal ischaemia, left ventricular failure, pancreatitis acute, pulmonary oedema. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDIA, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, FUROSEMIDE, DICLOFENAC, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5055930-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 28, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , flatulence, nausea . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with SILDENAFIL CITRATE FAMILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5051807-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 13, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 229.1 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5534067-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 29, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain . Simvastatin dosage: 5MG HS PO. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5818737-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 17, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 152.4 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase mb increased, dehydration, flank pain, haematuria, haemoglobin decreased, hepatic enzyme increased. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5605568-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 21, 2008. Male patient, 34 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , pancreatitis, pulmonary embolism , renal failure, tachypnoea. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5663892-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 03, 2008. Male patient, 34 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , renal failure, tachypnoea. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, AVANDAMET, FENOFIBRATE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 01/13/2008.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5828460-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 28, 2008. Male patient, 34 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , pancreatitis, pulmonary embolism , renal failure, tachypnoea. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5835978-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 25, 2008. Male patient, 34 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain , continuous haemodiafiltration, dehydration, hyperhidrosis, malaise, metabolic acidosis, multi-organ failure, oxygen saturation decreased. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, AVANDAMET, FENOFIBRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/13/2008.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5842961-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 04, 2008. Male patient, 34 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain , blood cholesterol increased, cardiac failure, dehydration, dilatation ventricular, haemodialysis, hyperhidrosis, malaise. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG QD - PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, AVANDAMET, FENOFIBRATE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 01/13/2008.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5460542-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 10, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , abnormal behaviour, amnesia, anxiety , confusional state, dissociation, dizziness , headache . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEPAKOTE, REGLAN, COMPAZINE, BENZODIAZEPINES, EMSAM, AMBIEN. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5612982-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 21, 2008. Female patient was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , pancreatitis, pulmonary embolism , renal failure, tachypnoea. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN, AVANDAMET, FENOFIBRATE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 01/13/2008.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5831793-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 25, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with cardiac failure and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , pancreatitis, pulmonary embolism , renal failure, tachypnoea. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, AVANDAMET, FENOFIBRATE, ADRENALINE, NORADRENALINE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 01/13/2008.