Telbivudine and muscle atrophy Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Telbivudine Side Effects Report #5646624-5
Telbivudine side effect was reported by a Physician from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Feb 20, 2008. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b  and was treated with Telbivudine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: demyelinating polyneuropathy, hypoaesthesia, limb discomfort, muscle atrophy, muscular weakness, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, myopathy, polymyositis. Telbivudine dosage: 600 MG,. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Telbivudine Side Effects Report #5669613-3
Telbivudine side effect was reported by a Physician from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Mar 06, 2008. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with hepatitis b  and was treated with Telbivudine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: demyelinating polyneuropathy, hearing impaired, hypoaesthesia, limb discomfort, muscle atrophy, muscular weakness, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, myopathy. Telbivudine dosage: 600 MG,. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Telbivudine Side Effects Report #5441358-4
Telbivudine side effect was reported by a Physician from CAYMAN ISLANDS on Aug 23, 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, muscle atrophy, weight decreased. Telbivudine dosage: 600 MG,. During the same period patient was treated with METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. Patient recovered.

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.