Simvastatin and chest pain Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5337013-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 10, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , hyperhidrosis, muscular weakness, nausea . Simvastatin dosage: 120 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, ATENOLOL, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5706125-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 10, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , hyperhidrosis, malaise, muscular weakness, nausea . Simvastatin dosage: 120 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, ATENOLOL BP, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5599859-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 05, 2008. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG - PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, ASPIRIN, FUROSEMIDE, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5590332-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 03, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with prophylaxis, hypertension and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chest pain , myalgia, pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, ASPIRIN BP, FUROSEMIDE BP, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5633087-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 04, 2008. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aphonia, chest pain , myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5920926-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 15, 2008. Male patient, 49 years of age, weighting 249.8 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chest pain , hepatic enzyme increased. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG EVERYDAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5299386-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, chest pain , diarrhoea, nausea . Simvastatin dosage: 20MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5403760-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 31, 2007. Female patient, weighting 100.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , dizziness , flatulence. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG -} ORAL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5900734-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 17, 2008. Female patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5903334-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 17, 2008. Female patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5911857-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Sept 18, 2008. Female patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4630906-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Apr 07, 2005. Male patient, weighting 239.0 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chest pain . Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL TARTRATE, ASPIRIN, PLAVIX, LISINOPRIL, NITROGLYCERIN, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5633856-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 04, 2008. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiovascular event prophylaxis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , condition aggravated, hypertension, myocardial infarction, osteoarthritis . Simvastatin dosage: 40MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASCORBIC ACID, ASPIRIN, CLOPIDOGREL, GLUCOSAMINE, OMEGA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5512220-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 08, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 113.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIT C. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5066069-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 21, 2006. Female 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: chest pain , dyspepsia, fatigue, headache . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHROID. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5072540-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 21, 2006. Female 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: chest pain , dizziness , dyspepsia, fatigue, headache , nausea . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHROID. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5089431-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 21, 2006. Female 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: chest pain , dizziness , dyspepsia, fatigue, headache , myalgia, nausea . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHROID. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6045115-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2009. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 240.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , headache . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5518669-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 31, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5522881-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 31, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG ORAL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5265842-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 152.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, chest pain , chills, dizziness , hypoventilation, muscle spasms, muscle tightness, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6122596-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 16, 2009. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, balance disorder, chest pain , depression , fatigue, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, heart rate increased, muscle spasms, musculoskeletal pain. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4688965-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Mar 10, 2005. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 304.2 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, post-traumatic stress disorder , prostate cancer  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myocardial infarction, cardiac failure congestive, carpal tunnel syndrome , chest pain , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary artery disease , dizziness , dyspnoea, dyspnoea paroxysmal nocturnal. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE, TRAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE, TESTRED, NEURONTIN, KLONOPIN, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, MEVACOR, IMDUR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5215401-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 04, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5932145-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2008. Female patient, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, hypersensitivity and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, angina pectoris, anxiety , chest pain , constipation , dyspnoea, economic problem, emotional disorder. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SOLODYN, CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE, METRONIDAZOLE, DESODINE, PROTOPIC. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5707128-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 14, 2008. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 154.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol abnormal and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , diarrhoea, discomfort, disorientation, neck pain, pain in extremity, post procedural complication. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG 1 DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5912519-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 07, 2008. Female patient, 44 years of age, weighting 173.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, blood pressure increased, burning sensation, chest pain , dizziness , heart rate increased. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOVASTATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5680325-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 18, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chest pain , myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5689743-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 17, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chest pain , myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ADCAL, ADIZEM, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, CORBOCISTEINE, CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND ACETAMINOPHEN, OMEPRAZOLE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5808972-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , hepatic enzyme increased, pain in extremity, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG EVERY DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with EZETIMIBE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5194640-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 22, 2006. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 225.3 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG ONCE AT BEDTIME PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5409420-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ROMANIA on July 26, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , prurigo, rash , respiratory failure. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5517403-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 31, 2007. Female patient was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK. Patient recovered.