Simvastatin and gait disturbance Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5102911-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 167.3 lb, was diagnosed with transient ischaemic attack and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, fatigue, gait disturbance, headache . Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. 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 #5939650-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 30, 2008. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 134.0 lb, was diagnosed with low density lipoprotein increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, gait disturbance, muscular weakness. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG 1 IN THE EVENING PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5787136-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 23, 2008. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 142.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gait disturbance, muscular weakness, pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5120348-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 02, 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: gait disturbance, pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG QD PO. 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 #5309419-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, weighting 154.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gait disturbance, inflammation, muscle tightness, pain in extremity, skin warm. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5282341-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 15, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, shoulder operation and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gait disturbance, paraparesis, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FUSIDIC ACID, BENDROFLUAZIDE, DIHYDROCODEINE COMPOUND, RANITIDINE, VERAPAMIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5124647-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 06, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 195.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gait disturbance, hypoaesthesia, muscle spasms, pain , pain in extremity, sleep disorder . Simvastatin dosage: 40MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5241057-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, gait disturbance. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG QHS PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5774662-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 09, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, psoriasis, schizophrenia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, gait disturbance, muscular weakness, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, DOVOBET, FLUPHENAZINE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5777927-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 11, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, psoriasis, schizophrenia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, gait disturbance, muscular weakness, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, DOVOBET, FLUPHENAZINE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5300402-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, 91 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gait disturbance, muscle injury. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG DAILY. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6056623-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 26, 2009. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dialysis , dysstasia, gait disturbance, myalgia, myocardial infarction, renal failure. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. 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 #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 #5492029-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 18, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, dysstasia, gait disturbance, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5677213-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 21, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthropathy, asthenia, gait disturbance, myalgia, pain . Simvastatin dosage: 40MG 1 DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5531465-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 28, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 162.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, decreased activity, fatigue, gait disturbance. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5918512-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 14, 2008. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain lower, arthralgia, feeling abnormal, gait disturbance, kidney infection, loss of libido, middle insomnia, muscle spasms. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5862662-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 27, 2008. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 189.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, gait disturbance, hyperaesthesia, influenza like illness, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. 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 #5662577-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 10, 2008. Female patient, weighting 161.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, arthropathy, asthenia, gait disturbance, hypoaesthesia, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, paraesthesia. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG ONCE DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6020653-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 24, 2008. Female patient, weighting 167.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activities of daily living impaired, fatigue, gait disturbance, joint swelling, muscular weakness, myalgia, oedema peripheral. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WELCHOL, ZOCOR. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6071604-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 09, 2009. Female patient, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activities of daily living impaired, gait disturbance, impaired work ability, myalgia, pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5788489-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 25, 2008. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gait disturbance, musculoskeletal stiffness, pain , premature ageing. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6023602-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 26, 2008. Male patient, 47 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: cognitive disorder, gait disturbance, memory impairment, muscle injury, pain in extremity, tremor. Simvastatin dosage: 10-80 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with VYTORIN. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5599783-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 18, 2008. Male patient, 84 years of age, weighting 148.0 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, gait disturbance, hyperkalaemia, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG HS PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5264195-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, dyspnoea exertional, gait disturbance, hypoaesthesia, insomnia, pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ARTHROTEC, BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5762039-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 26, 2008. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, dyspnoea exertional, gait disturbance, hypoaesthesia, insomnia, pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ARTHROTEC, BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5133005-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 10, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gait disturbance, pitting oedema. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG ORAL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5141119-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 11, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 194.0 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gait disturbance, oedema peripheral, pitting oedema. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG, ORAL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5343585-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on May 16, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with gout  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gait disturbance, muscle contractions involuntary, myopathy, myotonia, nerve conduction studies abnormal, sensorimotor disorder. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COLCHICUM JTL LIQ. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6079682-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 27, 2009. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with oral candidiasis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activities of daily living impaired, anorexia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, cachexia, gait disturbance, genital herpes, hepatitis b surface antigen positive, hiv infection , hyporeflexia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUCONAZOLE, CLOPIDROGEL, GLICLAZIDE, METFORMIN, ATENOLOL, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.