Simvastatin and depression Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5737945-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 12, 2008. Male patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, depression . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5748704-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 12, 2008. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 280.0 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, depression . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with GLICLAZIDE, METFORMIN, ROSIGLITAZONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6067904-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Jan 23, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with post procedural stroke and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: completed suicide, condition aggravated, depression . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, MIRTAZAPINE. Patient died on 10/01/2008.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5877483-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 02, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with myocardial infarction and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, depression , muscle spasms, psychiatric symptom, sensory loss, skin exfoliation. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, CLOPIDOGREL, RAMIPRIL. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5494439-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 22, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 216.0 lb, was diagnosed with low density lipoprotein increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aortic valve disease, back pain , cardiac disorder, depression , dyspnoea, heart valve incompetence, malaise, nausea , oral intake reduced. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG PER DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4809086-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 21, 2005. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood immunoglobulin a increased, colitis, depression , diarrhoea, frequent bowel movements, weight decreased. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG QHS PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5127618-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 27, 2006. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 180.8 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , suicidal ideation. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LISINIOPRIL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5772069-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 12, 2008. Male patient, 36 years of age, weighting 208.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, anxiety , convulsion, depression , fatigue, loss of libido, myoclonus. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG ONCE DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5569576-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 07, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anhedonia, depressed mood, depression , sleep disorder . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INFLUENZA VIRUS. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5862452-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 27, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adjustment disorder, anaemia, anxiety , cognitive disorder, condition aggravated, depression , diplopia, dyslipidaemia, gastrooesophageal reflux disease. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG AT BEDTIME PO. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5302437-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 03, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 137.8 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, chest discomfort, depression , night sweats. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5305734-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 04, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, chest discomfort, depression , night sweats. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5306189-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 03, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 137.8 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, chest discomfort, depression , night sweats. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5607905-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 21, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, depression . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5615421-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 21, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 167.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, depression . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, DOCOSAHEXANOIC ACID, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID, EZETIMIBE, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5689742-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 18, 2008. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , memory impairment. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5735963-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 09, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myocardial infarction, cardiovascular disorder, conjunctivitis allergic, depression . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5699127-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2008. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 151.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: apathy, arthralgia, asthenia, depression , muscular weakness, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. 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 #5606787-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 21, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, depression . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID, EZETIMIBE, LEVOTHYROXINE. 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 #5743352-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 08, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, cardiovascular event prophylaxis, asthma , hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial ischaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myocardial infarction, cardiovascular disorder, conjunctivitis allergic, depression . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, CLOPIDOGREL, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, NICORANDIL, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. 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 #5904157-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on Sept 23, 2008. Female patient, weighting 269.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, restless legs syndrome and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, anorexia, arthralgia, blood glucose increased, constipation , depression , formication, headache , irritable bowel syndrome . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ZARATOR, SIMVACOP, CRESTOR, METFORMIN, GLIMEPIRIDE, KININ. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5711549-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 18, 2008. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 162.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, hypertension and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , choking , depression , dysphagia, hyporeflexia, memory impairment, muscular weakness, speech disorder. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5699245-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2008. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, depression , fatigue, insomnia, musculoskeletal pain, suicidal ideation. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5819066-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 21, 2008. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, arthralgia, depression , dizziness , fatigue, gait disturbance, headache , hypoaesthesia, loss of libido. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5480171-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 24, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , irritability, mental disorder. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, LISINOPRIL. 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 #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 #5911044-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 26, 2008. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , suicidal ideation. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5934931-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Oct 17, 2008. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , suicidal ideation. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, FLUOXETINE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5327445-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 14, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , feeling abnormal, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG ONCE A DAY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5628758-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 15, 2008. Male patient, 40 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: depression , fatigue, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG 1 PO. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5479693-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 24, 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: depression , irritability, mental disorder. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5558053-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 29, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , depression , fatigue, thirst. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN, BENDROFLUAZIDE, VALSARTAN. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5868783-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 02, 2008. Male patient, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, back pain , depression , neck pain. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5704560-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2008. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol decreased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cognitive disorder, depression , dizziness , dyspnoea, fatigue, headache , myalgia, tinnitus . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5833832-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2008. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 211.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, depression , fatigue, headache , loss of control of legs, mobility decreased, muscle spasms. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5729659-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 23, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, depression , diarrhoea, erectile dysfunction , fatigue, irritability, memory impairment, mood altered, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5776559-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 04, 2008. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 280.0 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, depression . Simvastatin dosage: 40MG,QD,PO. During the same period patient was treated with GLICLAZIDE, METFORMIN, ROSIGLITAZONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6060531-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 20, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: completed suicide, depression . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, MIRTAZAPINE. Patient died on 10/01/2008.