Simvastatin and confusional state 
Simvastatin and confusional state Patient Reports February 11, 2012
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5485606-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 11, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 105.0 lb, was diagnosed with ulcer
and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, blood glucose decreased, communication disorder, confusional state, cough, dizziness , dry throat, fatigue, headache . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5314714-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Apr 16, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 183.0 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, disorientation, dysarthria, gait disturbance, headache
, loose associations, muscle spasms, muscular weakness, subdural haematoma. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, GLIMEPIRIDE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6062152-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 29, 2009. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with low density lipoprotein increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety
, asthenia, confusional state, dyspnoea, extrasystoles, fatigue, palpitations. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5874586-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2008. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 160.1 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, diabetes mellitus and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral disorder, confusional state, fall
, hepatic enzyme increased, hypophagia, rhabdomyolysis, treatment noncompliance, tremor. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG HS PO. During the same period patient was treated with PIOGLITAZONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6112412-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 11, 2009. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory failure, asthenia, confusional state, dialysis
, hepatic enzyme increased, hepatic function abnormal, mental status changes, renal failure acute, respiratory depression. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG AT BEDTIME PO. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6139757-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 30, 2009. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, confusional state, delusion, hallucination, headache
, hepatic enzyme increased, insomnia, mental status changes. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4677417-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on May 27, 2005. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 225.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, affective disorder, sleep disorder
and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood creatinine increased, confusional state, hypovolaemia, international normalised ratio increased, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG HS ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5276198-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 22, 2007. Male patient, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, hypertriglyceridaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, decreased appetite, dialysis
, gait disturbance, hypoglycaemia, incoherent, metabolic acidosis, pain in extremity, renal failure acute. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG AT BEDTIME PO. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL, FERROUS S, VARDENAFIL, FUROSEMIDE, GLIMEPIRIDE, AMITRIPTYLINE, RANITIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5635873-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on Feb 07, 2008. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cognitive disorder, confusional state, diarrhoea, headache
, muscular weakness, nausea . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG/DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, ZOPICLONE, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5909432-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from DENMARK on Sept 22, 2008. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, dissociation, memory impairment, tremor. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG/DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with APROVEL, CENTYL MITE W, LANZOPRAZOL, REMERON, ATENOLOL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5261076-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 26, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aphasia
, cognitive disorder, confusional state. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, ORAL. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5262000-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 26, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cognitive disorder, confusional state. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5043179-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 03, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 217.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, accidental overdose, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, confusional state, mood altered, personality change. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL, LITHIUM CARBONATE, PROPRANOLOL, BUPROPION, LEVOTHYROXINE, BUSPAR, RISPERIDONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5925657-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Oct 03, 2008. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, anxiety
, arthralgia, confusional state, disturbance in attention, headache , hypertension, malaise, mental disorder. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ZARATOR, NOVOMIX, ORABET, KALEROID, PLAVIX, FUROSEMIDE, DIOVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5926348-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Oct 09, 2008. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 216.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, anxiety
, arthralgia, confusional state, disturbance in attention, headache , hypertension, insomnia, mental disorder. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG, DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, NOVOMIX, ORABET, KALEROID, PLAVIX, FURIX, DIOVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5635706-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 06, 2008. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 244.7 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, depression
, disturbance in attention, memory impairment, polyuria. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, ESTRADIOL, METFORMIN, NORETHISTERONE, SALBUTAMOL SULPHATE. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5632188-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 06, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, depression
, disturbance in attention, memory impairment, polyuria. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN, ESTRADIOL, METFORMIN, NORETHISTERONE, VENTOLIN. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5759308-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 29, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: breast disorder female, confusional state, depression
, disturbance in attention, memory impairment, polyuria. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, KLIOFEM, METFORMIN, FLUOXETINE, VENTOLIN. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6111498-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 10, 2009. Male patient, weighting 217.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetic vascular disorder, prophylaxis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood calcium increased, confusional state, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 10MG QDAY PO. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5481395-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 05, 2007. Female patient, 86 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, confusional state, fall
, ill-defined disorder, pain , wheelchair user. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5674034-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 11, 2008. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: affective disorder, confusional state, memory impairment. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6072259-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 06, 2009. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 194.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, amnesia, anuria, confusional state, dysarthria, dysstasia, fall
, feeling abnormal, hypophagia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG 1 X DAILY PO. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5939700-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 30, 2008. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 183.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, confusional state, depression
, feeling abnormal, incontinence, memory impairment. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG ONCE AT BEDTIME PO, 2007-2008. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5246436-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 245.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, arthralgia, confusional state, discomfort, gait disturbance, ligament disorder, memory impairment. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5676518-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 10, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: affective disorder, confusional state, memory impairment. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL BP, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, IRBESARTAN. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6139850-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2009. Male patient, 87 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, fall
, lethargy, myositis , nervous system disorder, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5953324-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 11, 2008. Female patient, 75 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, condition aggravated, confusional state. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5954115-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 10, 2008. Female patient, 75 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, condition aggravated, confusional state. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with AMISULPRIDE, ASPIRIN, ACETAMINOPHEN W, LISINOPRIL, LORAZEPAM, MEBEVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE, METFORMIN, PAROXETINE. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5346798-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 18, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, cardiac murmur, catheter related infection, confusional state, contusion, headache
, jaundice , joint effusion, joint swelling. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.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 #5641029-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 15, 2008. Female patient, weighting 330.7 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, circulatory collapse, confusional state, decubitus ulcer, malaise, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis, sepsis
, skin ulcer. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ERYTHROMYCIN, DIHYDROCODEINE COMPOUND, AMITRIPTYLINE, BUMETANIDE, LEVOTHYROXINE, LISINOPRIL, METFORMIN, ROSIGLITAZONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5692841-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 15, 2008. Female patient, weighting 330.7 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, confusional state, decubitus ulcer, infected skin ulcer, malaise, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis, sepsis
, skin necrosis. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ERYTHROMYCIN, AMITRIPTYLINE, BUMETANIDE, DIHYDROCODEINE, LISINOPRIL, METFORMIN, ROSIGLITAZONE, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 04/02/2006.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5699468-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 08, 2008. Female patient was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NATALCARE PLUS. Patient recovered.