Simvastatin and headache Patient Reports February 10, 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 #5927449-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 22, 2008. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 163.0 lb, was diagnosed with mixed hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, headache , myalgia, product quality issue. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOVASTATIN, TRICOR, PRAVASTATIN, CORGARD, NIASPAN. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5477730-6
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: emotional distress, headache , syncope. Simvastatin dosage: 50 MG, ORAL; 40 MG. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, COMBIVENT, RAMIPRIL, RIMONABANT. Patient recovered.


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 #5191268-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 19, 2006. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 143.5 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, diarrhoea, headache , nausea , pyrexia, rhabdomyolysis, sinus headache. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. 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 #4811367-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 26, 2005. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, headache , myalgia, vision blurred. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG PO QD. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6035595-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 12, 2009. Male patient, 27 years of age, weighting 205.7 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, headache , malaise, musculoskeletal stiffness, neck pain, pain in extremity, rhabdomyolysis, speech disorder. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG AM PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5378107-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 02, 2007. Female patient, weighting 238.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache . Simvastatin dosage: 20MG 1DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5525071-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 20, 2007. Female patient, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: feeling hot, headache . Simvastatin dosage: 20MG ONE QHS ORAL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5968966-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 25, 2008. Female patient, weighting 184.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG ONE PO QD. During the same period patient was treated with ARIMIDEX, DIOVAN HCT, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. 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 #5931097-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Oct 14, 2008. 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: angina pectoris, condition aggravated, coronary arterial stent insertion, dyspnoea, headache , hypertension, myocardial infarction. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG - DAILY - ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASCORBIC ACID, ASPIRIN, CLOPIDOGREL, GLUCOSAMINE, OMEGA. 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 #5215029-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 02, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angioedema, coordination abnormal, headache , malaise. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5292066-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 26, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angioedema, coordination abnormal, eye swelling, headache , malaise. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5693478-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2008. Female patient, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspepsia, exercise tolerance decreased, headache , muscular weakness, pain , sleep disorder . Simvastatin dosage: 20MG. ONE DAILY PO. 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 #5498484-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 149.0 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , muscle spasms. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG 1 QD PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5163587-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 28, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 182.0 lb, was diagnosed with cerebrovascular accident and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, headache . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG PO HS. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, CLOPIDOGREL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5699246-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2008. Female patient, 77 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, bladder disorder, burning sensation, gastric disorder, headache , hypoaesthesia, muscular weakness, nausea , pain in jaw. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. 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 #5867140-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 28, 2008. Male patient, 68 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: asthenia, diarrhoea, headache , muscle spasms, vomiting. 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 #5625798-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 12, 2008. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 137.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ear pain, headache , malaise, pain in jaw. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5915418-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 09, 2008. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 134.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspepsia, fatigue, feeling abnormal, headache , malaise, tinnitus , vertigo. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5841509-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 06, 2008. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , hypertension, neck pain. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5849408-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 07, 2008. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , hypertension, neck pain. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ACTONEL, ADCAL, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5690459-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2008. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 250.0 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, arthralgia, asthenia, carpal tunnel syndrome , eye disorder, faecal incontinence, headache , lacrimation increased, musculoskeletal pain. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5102680-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, headache , myalgia, nausea . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG,QD,ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, LOSEE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, ZYDOL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5581458-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 31, 2007. Male patient, weighting 225.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: fatigue, headache , muscular weakness, myalgia, pain in extremity, tenderness. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5778059-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 18, 2008. Female patient, 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: abdominal pain upper, back pain , headache , mental disorder, middle insomnia, myalgia, tinnitus . Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5958151-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 17, 2008. Male patient, weighting 255.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, headache , myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG 1/DAY PO. 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 #5604349-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 23, 2008. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 215.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol, hypertension and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, atrial fibrillation , dyspnoea exertional, fatigue, headache , heart rate irregular, irritability, memory impairment, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARVEDILOL, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5199569-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 03, 2007. Female patient, weighting 178.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ear pain, facial palsy, headache , myalgia, pain in extremity. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5812501-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 15, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , hypertension, neck pain. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, ACTONEL, ADCAL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5847586-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 05, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , hypertension, neck pain. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACTONEL, ADCAL, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5626259-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2008. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 171.0 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , myalgia, myositis , pain , sensory disturbance. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG HS PO. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5626324-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2008. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 171.0 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: headache , myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZETIA. 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 #5371339-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 11, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute coronary syndrome, anaemia, arthralgia, cardiac murmur, catheter sepsis, contusion, headache , joint effusion. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D) ??. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.