Telbivudine and blood lactate dehydrogenase increased Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Telbivudine Side Effects Report #5458037-X
Telbivudine side effect was reported by a Physician from CAYMAN ISLANDS on Sept 13, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b , hypertension and was treated with Telbivudine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, cachexia, fall , hyperreflexia, muscle atrophy, myopathy. Telbivudine dosage: 600 MG,. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Telbivudine Side Effects Report #5508474-X
Telbivudine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SINGAPORE on Oct 30, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatitis b , hypertension and was treated with Telbivudine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, hyperreflexia, muscle atrophy, polymyositis, weight decreased. Telbivudine dosage: 600 MG,. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.