Simvastatin and fall Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5659448-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 03, 2008. Male patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with transient ischaemic attack and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral haemorrhage, dizziness , fall . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, DIPYRIDAMOLE. Patient died.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5708174-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 02, 2008. Male patient, 85 years of age, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with transient ischaemic attack and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral haemorrhage, coma, dizziness , fall , head injury, treatment noncompliance. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient died on 01/14/2008.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5482062-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 21, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with lipids increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: emotional distress, fall , headache , syncope. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG ORAL, 50 MG ORAL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5484855-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 21, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 209.0 lb, was diagnosed with lipids increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure increased, cerebrovascular accident, emotional distress, fall , headache , syncope. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL; 50 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN BP, COMBIVENT, RAMIPRIL, RIMONABANT. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6018866-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 21, 2008. Male patient, 82 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, fall , renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG AT BEDTIME PO. Patient was hospitalized. 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 #6038275-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 13, 2009. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , myositis , renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis, sepsis , urinary tract infection . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5801753-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 03, 2008. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 270.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, electromechanical dissociation, fall , fluid overload, myalgia, pain , spinal disorder. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG HS PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5756368-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 28, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 197.1 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , hemiparesis, myalgia, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG HS PO. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4829328-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 15, 2005. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 289.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, fall , muscle spasms, renal failure acute. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG PO QHS. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4591113-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Feb 23, 2005. Male patient was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, fall . Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG HS ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TRAVOPROST, LISINOPRIL, GLYBURIDE, BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE, BETAXOLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5825404-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2008. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , hypophagia, mobility decreased. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5341676-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 15, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, coronary artery stenosis, diplopia, dizziness , electrocardiogram st segment depression, eyelid ptosis, fall , fatigue. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG (10 MG, 4 IN 1 D), ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5062492-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 30, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, coronary artery disease , coronary artery stenosis, dizziness , electrocardiogram st segment depression, exercise electrocardiogram abnormal, fall , glycogen storage disease type v. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG, QD,. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, ALLOPURINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5136833-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 13, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , fall , fatigue, glycogen storage disease type v, loss of consciousness, myositis . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG (10 MG, 4 IN 1 D). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5196038-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 11, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coronary artery stenosis, dizziness , fall , fatigue, glycogen storage disease type v, loss of consciousness, myasthenia gravis, myositis . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG (10 MG, 4 IN 1 D) ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5824525-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 21, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, back pain  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , head injury, loss of consciousness. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5832517-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 21, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, back pain  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , head injury, loss of consciousness. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, PHOLCODINE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5831714-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 21, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, back pain , myocardial ischaemia, cough and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , head injury, loss of consciousness. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with VOLTAREN, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, PHOLCODINE. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5920543-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 06, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, back pain , prophylaxis, cough and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , head injury, loss of consciousness. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with VOLTAREN, ASPIRIN, PHOLCODINE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5925647-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 06, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, back pain  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , head injury, loss of consciousness. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, PHOLCODINE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5598734-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 09, 2008. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 249.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ankle fracture, fall , open reduction of fracture, tibia fracture. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, NICORANDIL, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5633852-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 04, 2008. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 249.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ankle fracture, fall , tibia fracture. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG - DAILY - PO. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, NICORANDIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5129974-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 29, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, dehydration, fall , hypotension, pancreatitis, renal failure acute. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE, AMISULPRIDE, RAMIPRIL. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5823972-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 21, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, back pain , myocardial ischaemia, cough and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , head injury, loss of consciousness. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with VOLTAREN, ASPIRIN, PHOLCODINE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5618339-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 05, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 181.0 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia, hypertriglyceridaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL, TERAZOSIN, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, GLYBURIDE, FINASTERIDE. 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 #5510220-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 06, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 275.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, fall , fatigue, gait disturbance, malaise, mobility decreased, myalgia, pain in extremity, poor quality sleep. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5914495-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 29, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, back pain  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, fall , loss of consciousness. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, CODEINE LINCTUS. 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 #6141696-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2009. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone pain, constipation , fall , insomnia, swelling. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG TAB TEVA. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5273806-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 21, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , dysstasia, fall , ill-defined disorder. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5698103-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 04, 2008. Female patient, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , muscular weakness, pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG. 1 A DAY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5911818-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 03, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, back pain , myocardial ischaemia, prophylaxis, cough and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , head injury, loss of consciousness. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with VOLTAREN, ASPIRIN, PHOLCODINE, CODEINE LINCTUS, IBUPROFEN. 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 #5836811-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 06, 2008. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol, memory impairment and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, fall , muscular weakness, myositis , pain in extremity, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG DAILY PO, OVER 2 YEARS. During the same period patient was treated with GINGKO BILOBA, ACTOS, METFORMIN, SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5232632-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 193.0 lb, was diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome, hyperlipidaemia, stent placement and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activities of daily living impaired, fall , proteinuria, renal tubular necrosis, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG AT BEDTIME PO. During the same period patient was treated with PROPRANOLOL, LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, ASPIRIN, DESONIDE, FLUNISOLIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5656580-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 03, 2008. Male patient, 85 years of age, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with transient ischaemic attack and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral haemorrhage, dizziness , fall . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, PERSANTINE. Patient died on 01/14/2008.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5735964-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 07, 2008. Male patient, 82 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myocardial infarction, fall , renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5839400-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 29, 2008. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, convulsion, fall , glasgow coma scale abnormal, lethargy, malaise, syncope, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with CLOPIDOGREL, METFORMIN, PERINODOPRIL PERINOPRIL). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4818189-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 31, 2005. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 198.0 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dizziness , fall , movement disorder , myalgia, myopathy. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG QD (HS W/ FOOD). During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL, NIASPAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4864024-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 19, 2005. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 244.7 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fall , gastrointestinal haemorrhage, mental status changes, rhabdomyolysis, somnolence. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG HS. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL, APAP#, ASPIRIN, BACLOFEN, CARDEDILOL, CLOPIDOGREL, FUROSEMIDE, GABAPENTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.