Simvastatin and liver function test abnormal 
Simvastatin and liver function test abnormal Patient Reports February 11, 2012
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5613564-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 30, 2008. Female patient, 94 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with transient ischaemic attack and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, blood albumin decreased, hepatic failure, international normalised ratio increased, liver function test abnormal, pneumonia
. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient died on 12/21/2007.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5624953-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 30, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with transient ischaemic attack, atrial fibrillation
, asthma , hypertension, hyperkalaemia, pain and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, blood albumin decreased, hepatic failure, international normalised ratio increased, liver function test abnormal, pneumonia . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, BENDRODFLUMETHIAZIDE, BISOPROLOL, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, CARBOMER, DIGOXIN. Patient died on 12/21/2007.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5916995-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 06, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain
, acute hepatic failure, diabetes mellitus, duodenal ulcer perforation, hepatitis , jaundice , liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5372927-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 15, 2006. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with myocardial ischaemia, lower respiratory tract infection, supraventricular tachycardia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal, myositis
, pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, pulmonary embolism . Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, CLARITHROMYCIN, ADENOSINE, AMLODIPINE, ASPIRIN, CEFTRIAXONE, FERROUS SULPHATE, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5062464-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ISRAEL on June 30, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with low density lipoprotein increased, hypothyroidism and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain
, blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased, fatigue, impaired gastric emptying, liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: 10 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, ALENDRONATE, CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5094235-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 30, 2006. Male patient, 85 years of age, weighting 136.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, candidiasis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with VORICONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5699239-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2008. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 167.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain
, blood pressure systolic increased, liver function test abnormal, weight decreased. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5798560-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 01, 2008. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, chromaturia, liver function test abnormal, myositis
, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG AT BEDTIME PO. During the same period patient was treated with NIACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4570392-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Jan 26, 2005. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, liver function test abnormal, muscle spasms, myopathy, renal failure. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG AT BEDTIME. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5787125-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 23, 2008. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 188.0 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, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, liver function test abnormal, pain
. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5120653-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 03, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 299.8 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG PO QPM. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6069873-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 04, 2009. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 148.6 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood creatinine increased, blood potassium increased, chromaturia, diarrhoea, dizziness
, liver function test abnormal, nausea . Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG ONCE DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6123711-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 18, 2009. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain
, blood glucose increased, liver function test abnormal, nausea , urine colour abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5328270-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 15, 2007. Male patient, weighting 151.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alcohol withdrawal syndrome, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, delirium tremens, liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG QTTS (PO). During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, ASPIRIN, LISINOPRIL, METFORMIN, OMEPRAZOLE, IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4549154-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Jan 07, 2005. Male patient, weighting 141.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG AT BEDTIME ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, METOPROLOL, CALCET TRIPLE CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D, CENTRUM. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5005972-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 17, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG HS PO. During the same period patient was treated with OMEPRAZOLE, RANITIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5334903-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 08, 2007. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, prostate cancer
and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, liver function test abnormal, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG. During the same period patient was treated with KETOCONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5088836-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 24, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 271.8 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG TABLET DAILY ORAL ^SEVERAL YEARS^. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5725903-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 01, 2008. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 215.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG DAILY. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5355734-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 11, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 120.4 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, hepatotoxicity, liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, ACTOS, COUMADIN, LOW DOSE ASPIRIN, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, LASIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4808278-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 21, 2005. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 187.0 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chest discomfort, liver function test abnormal, nausea
. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG ONCE DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5139871-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 26, 2006. Male patient, weighting 233.0 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood bilirubin increased, liver function test abnormal, mental status changes, transient ischaemic attack. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG QPM PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5924890-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 17, 2008. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 138.0 lb, was diagnosed with coronary artery disease
, dyslipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chromaturia, diarrhoea, liver function test abnormal, muscular weakness, renal failure acute. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with GENGRAF, ALPRAZOLAM, CELLCEPT, LISINOPRIL, PREDNISONE, ATENOLOL, PROCRIT. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5254575-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 22, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with cardiovascular event prophylaxis, ventricular tachycardia, myocardial infarction, left ventricular failure and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspartate aminotransferase increased, asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, dyspnoea, exercise tolerance decreased, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, liver function test abnormal, myalgia, myositis
. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL, FUROSEMIDE, NITROGLYCERIN, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5635705-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 05, 2008. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiac disorder, arthritis bacterial and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, liver function test abnormal, muscular weakness, myopathy. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FUSIDIC ACID, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, CLINDAMYCIN, CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND ACETAMINOPHEN, DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE, FOLIC ACID, METHOTREXATE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5630821-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 05, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with cardiac disorder, arthritis bacterial and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal, muscular weakness, myopathy. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with FUSIDIC ACID, ASPIRIN, CLINDAMYCIN, DOXAZOSIN, FOLIC ACID BP, METHOTREXATE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5339027-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, injury, liver function test abnormal, muscle injury. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG (40 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METHOCARBAMOL, TORSEMIDE, FISH OIL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5656868-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2008. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 122.0 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG HS PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5329741-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 04, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: jaundice
, liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CLOPIDOGREL, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4664948-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 17, 2005. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 263.5 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4666038-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 17, 2005. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 276.9 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, liver function test abnormal, muscle spasms. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4590081-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Feb 17, 2005. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 172.0 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, liver function test abnormal, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOXCYCLIN HYCLATE, ALBUTEROL, COLON ELECTROLYTE LAVAGE, MAGNESIUM CITRATE, OMEPRAZOLE, NAPROXEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4816258-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 25, 2005. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, lower respiratory tract infection and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, impaired healing, infection
, liver function test abnormal, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, CLARITHROMYCIN, ASPIRIN, AMLODIPINE, FERROUS SULPHATE, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4734244-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 03, 2005. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 230.6 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4734498-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 03, 2005. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 197.1 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5015408-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 30, 2006. Male patient, 49 years of age, weighting 233.9 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BACLOFEN, MELOXICAM, NIACIN, CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE, FISH OIL, OMEPRAZOLE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. Patient recovered.
Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6124492-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 17, 2009. Female patient, weighting 188.4 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver function test abnormal, myalgia. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG TABLET 20 MG QHS ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, DARVOCET, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE, IBUPROFEN, LISINOPRIL, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient recovered.