Simvastatin and renal failure Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5472473-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Sept 17, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 83.78 lb, was diagnosed with stent placement and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, movement disorder , muscle disorder , pain in extremity, renal failure. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMOXICILLIN, RAMIPRIL, OMEP, NEXIUM, PLAVIX, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, OPIPRAMOL, THEOPHYLLINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5063702-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on July 03, 2006. Male patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis against transplant rejection and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: renal failure, respiratory failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, DIGOXIN, ACENOCOUMAROL, SPIRONOLACTONE, ISOPROTERENOL, ADRENALINE, NORADRENALINE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6067903-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Jan 23, 2009. Female patient, 85 years of age, weighting 116.8 lb, was diagnosed with myocardial ischaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, memory impairment, movement disorder , myocardial infarction, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG - QD - ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, NITROGLYCERIN, NICORANDIL, OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/30/2008.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5369884-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on June 11, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, weighting 178.6 lb, was diagnosed with low density lipoprotein increased, hypernatraemia, gastritis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute hepatic failure, crush syndrome, dialysis , hypokinesia, renal failure, respiratory failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, NEXIUM. Patient died.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4575782-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Dec 07, 2004. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder, pertussis and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: renal failure. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ERYTHROMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4811209-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 05, 2002. Female patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder, cardiac failure congestive and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation , cardiac failure, cerebral infarction, hypotension, lower respiratory tract infection, myocardial ischaemia, renal failure. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL, ASPIRIN, BENDROFLUAZIDE, AMLODIPINE, DIPYRIDAMOLE, METFORMIN, ACTRAPID, GLICLAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/07/2003.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4898537-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 31, 2006. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, dialysis , renal failure, renal tubular necrosis, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG , DOSE INCREASE. During the same period patient was treated with GEMFIBROZIL, ALLOPURINOL, OMEPRAZOLE, IMDUR, AMLODIPINE, ASPIRIN, METOPROLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5017509-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 01, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 117.9 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatotoxicity, myositis , renal failure. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG, 80MG DAI, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE, CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE, LANOXIN, FUROSEMIDE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, LISINOPRIL. 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 #5071608-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 03, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, prophylaxis against transplant rejection and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with NEORAL, TERAZOSIN, FUROSEMIDE, WARFARIN, LISINOPRIL, BACTRIM DS, HYDRALAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5586448-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 08, 2008. Male patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, asthenia, hepatic enzyme increased, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG HS OPHTHALMIC ^A NUMBER OF YEARS^. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5786651-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 09, 2008. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, staphylococcal infection  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arrhythmia , colitis ischaemic, diaphragm muscle weakness, haemorrhage, myocardial infarction, peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FUSIDIC ACID, CEFUROXIME, METRONIDAZOLE, VANCOMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5441674-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 13, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, mitral valve replacement and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood sodium decreased, guillain-barre syndrome , hypersensitivity, international normalised ratio increased, nephritis interstitial, rectal haemorrhage, renal failure. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRAVASTATIN, AMLODIPINE, WARFARIN, BISOPROLOL, RAMIPRIL, SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5470849-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 06, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, mitral valve replacement and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: guillain-barre syndrome , international normalised ratio increased, rectal haemorrhage, renal failure. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRAVASTATIN, WARFARIN, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, RAMIPRIL, SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6053211-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 05, 2009. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, mitral valve replacement and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood sodium decreased, guillain-barre syndrome , haemoglobin decreased, international normalised ratio increased, rectal haemorrhage, renal failure. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRAVASTATIN, WARFARIN, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, BISOPROLOL, RAMIPRIL, SPIRONOLACTONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5115246-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 06, 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: pancreatitis, renal failure. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE, RAMIPRIL, AMISULPRIDE, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5252841-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 19, 2007. Male patient, 91 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiovascular disorder and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, pancreatitis, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, AMLODIPINE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, CLOPIDOGREL, ESOMEPRAZOLE, NICORANDIL, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient died on 12/30/2006.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5258274-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 19, 2007. Male patient, 91 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiovascular disorder and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, pancreatitis, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, AMLODIPINE MALEATE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, CLOPIDOGREL, ESOMPRAZOLE, NICORANDIL, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/30/2006.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5613188-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 18, 2008. Male patient, 91 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiovascular disorder and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colitis, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, glomerulonephritis acute, pancreatitis, pleural effusion, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, , ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, AMLODIPINE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, CLOPIDOGREL, ESOMEPRAZOLE, NICORANDIL, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient died on 12/30/2006.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5621927-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 25, 2008. Male patient, 91 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiovascular disorder and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: clostridial infection, colitis, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, glomerulonephritis acute, pancreatitis, pleural effusion, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, AMLODIPINE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, CLOPIDOGREL, ESOMEPRAZOLE, NICORANDIL, LEVOTHYROXINE, FUROSEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/30/2006.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5634206-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 04, 2008. Male patient, 91 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiovascular disorder and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colitis, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, glomerulonephritis acute, pleural effusion, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, AMLODIPINE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, CLOPIDOGREL, ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM, NICORANDIL, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/30/2006.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5663874-2
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 28, 2008. Male patient, 91 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiovascular disorder and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colitis, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, glomerulonephritis, pancreatitis, pleural effusion, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, AMLODIPINE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, CLOPIDOGREL, ESOMEPRAZOLE, NICORANDIL, LEVOTHYROXINE, FUROSEMIDE. Patient died on 12/30/2006.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5598898-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 18, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with cardiovascular disorder and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colitis, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, pancreatitis, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL BP, AMLODIPINE MALEATE, BISOPROLOL, CLOPIDOGREL, ESOMEPRAZOLE, NICORANDIL, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/30/2006.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5615894-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 25, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with cardiovascular disorder and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colitis, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, myopathy, pancreatitis, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL BP, AMLODIPINE MALEATE, BISOPROLOL, CLOPIDOGREL, ESOMEPRAZOLE, FUROSEMIDE, NICORANDIL, TAMSULOSIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/30/2006.


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 #5136415-6
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 06, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cholelithiasis, jaundice cholestatic, myopathy, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GABAPENTIN, GLICLAZIDE, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5847869-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2008. Male patient, weighting 204.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, back pain , dialysis , haemorrhage, post procedural complication, pseudomonas infection, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, transfusion-transmitted infectious disease. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG. 1/DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, DIOVAN, AMLODIPIN BESYLATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/20/2008.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5061321-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 19, 2006. Male patient, 81 years of age, weighting 186.0 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5528320-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 09, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemodialysis, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ERYTHROMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5567447-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 12, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myoglobinuria, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ERYTHROMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5576166-7
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 10, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspartate aminotransferase increased, haemodialysis, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ERYTHROMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5588196-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 01, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, myalgia, myoglobinuria, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ERYTHROMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5635753-8
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 07, 2008. Male patient, 80 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG ONCE DAILY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ERYTHROMYCIN, BUMETANIDE, CARDICOR, DIGOXIN, LANSOPRAZOLE, TRAMADOL, WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5705327-9
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 26, 2008. Male patient, 80 years of age, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, myalgia, myoglobinuria, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 20 MG; DAILY; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ERYTHROMYCIN, BUMETANIDE, CARDICOR, DIGOXIN, LANSOPRAZOLE, TRAMADOL, WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6097266-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 26, 2009. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 186.0 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 20MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5091513-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 24, 2006. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 170.2 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: azotaemia, hepatotoxicity, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG;QD. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, METFORMIN, ENALAPRIL, GLIMEPIRIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #4977110-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 30, 2006. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 170.2 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatotoxicity, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 80 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, METFORMIN, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, GLIMEPIRIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6062123-3
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 20, 2009. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with renal transplant, atrial fibrillation  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, ubiquinone decreased. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE, AZATHIOPRINE, PREDNISOLONE, WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6065777-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 28, 2009. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with renal transplant, atrial fibrillation  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, ubiquinone decreased. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE, AZATHIOPRINE, PREDNISOLONE, WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6076374-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 06, 2009. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with immunosuppression, renal transplant, atrial fibrillation  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, ubiquinone decreased. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE, AZATHIOPRINE, PREDNISOLONE, WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6118935-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 04, 2009. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with immunosuppression, renal transplant, atrial fibrillation  and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myalgia, myopathy, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, ubiquinone decreased. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE, AZATHIOPRINE, PREDNISOLONE, WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5605568-5
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 21, 2008. Male patient, 34 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , pancreatitis, pulmonary embolism , renal failure, tachypnoea. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5613331-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 21, 2008. Male patient, 34 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemodialysis, pancreatitis, pulmonary embolism , renal failure, tachypnoea. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, AVANDAMET, FENOFIBRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/13/2008.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5663892-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 03, 2008. Male patient, 34 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , renal failure, tachypnoea. Simvastatin dosage: 40MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, AVANDAMET, FENOFIBRATE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 01/13/2008.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5828460-X
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 28, 2008. Male patient, 34 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , pancreatitis, pulmonary embolism , renal failure, tachypnoea. Simvastatin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5612982-0
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 21, 2008. Female patient was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , pancreatitis, pulmonary embolism , renal failure, tachypnoea. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with DISPERSIBLE ASPIRIN, AVANDAMET, FENOFIBRATE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 01/13/2008.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5661203-1
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 28, 2008. Female patient was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colitis, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, glomerulonephritis, myopathy, pancreatitis, pleural effusion, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, AMLODIPINE MALEATE, BISOPROLOL, CLOPIDOGREL, ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM, FUROSEMIDE, NICORANDIL, TAMSULOSIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/30/2006.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5831793-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 25, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with cardiac failure and was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , pancreatitis, pulmonary embolism , renal failure, tachypnoea. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, AVANDAMET, FENOFIBRATE, ADRENALINE, NORADRENALINE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 01/13/2008.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #6107093-4
Simvastatin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 05, 2009. Female patient was treated with Simvastatin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: liver disorder, myocardial infarction, product quality issue, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Simvastatin dosage: 40 MG DAILY PO 80 MG DAILY PO 20 MG DAILY PO SEE ABOVE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.