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Advicor (Lovastatin) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Advicor (Lovastatin). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view all available reports.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

All cases (15)
     Flushing (8)Fall (7)Paraesthesia (6)more >>

Cases resulting in a serious event (12)
     Flushing (8)Fall (7)Paraesthesia (6)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (6)
     Haemorrhage (3)Flushing (3)Muscle Spasms (3)more >>

Cases resulting in disability (5)
     Head Injury (3)Ankle Fracture (3)Fall (3)more >>

Cases resulting in other serious reactions (5)
     Haemorrhage (3)Muscle Spasms (3)Confusional State (2)more >>

Adverse event in male receiving Advicor (Lovastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-15

Patient: male, weighing 109.1 kg (240.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Flushing, Pruritus, Dehydration, Feeling Hot, Dizziness, Fall, Paraesthesia

Suspect drug(s):
Advicor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2007-07-01
    End date: 2007-09-26

Advicor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-05-01
    End date: 2007-07-01

Other drugs received by patient: Pioglitazone; Losartan Potassium; Venlafaxine HCL; Multi-Vitamin; Acetylsalicylic Acid; Calcium; Iron; Methylcellulose



Adverse event in male receiving Advicor (Lovastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-12

Patient: male, weighing 109.1 kg (240.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Flushing, Pruritus, Dehydration, Feeling Hot, Dizziness, Fall, Paraesthesia

Suspect drug(s):
Advicor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2007-07-01
    End date: 2007-09-26

Advicor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-05-01
    End date: 2007-07-01

Other drugs received by patient: Pioglitazone; Losartan Potassium; Venlafaxine HCL; Multi-Vitamin; Acetylsalicylic Acid; Calcium; Iron; Methylcellulose



Adverse event in 71 year old male receiving Advicor (Lovastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-25

Patient: 71 year old male, weighing 117.9 kg (259.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Back Pain, Pruritus, Pain in Extremity, Head Injury, Coronary Artery Stenosis, Headache, Fall, Loss of Consciousness, Paraesthesia, Flushing, Burning Sensation, Middle Insomnia, Syncope, Tendonitis, Blood Pressure Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Advicor (Lovastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Actos; Synthroid; Toprol-XL; Lipitor; Diovan HCT; Aggrenox; Lortab; Folic Acid; Benadryl



Adverse event in 55 year old male receiving Advicor (Lovastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-23

Patient: 55 year old male, weighing 79.4 kg (174.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Arthralgia, Myopathy

Suspect drug(s):
Advicor
    Dosage: 1 daily
    Start date: 2007-07-04
    End date: 2007-07-07

Lipitor
    Dosage: 1 daily
    Start date: 2003-07-01
    End date: 2007-07-03



Adverse event in 71 year old male receiving Advicor (Lovastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-08

Patient: 71 year old male, weighing 117.9 kg (259.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Back Pain, Pruritus, Head Injury, Pain in Extremity, Headache, Fall, Paraesthesia, Burning Sensation, Flushing, Syncope, Blood Pressure Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Advicor (Lovastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Actos; Synthroid; Toprol-XL



Adverse event in female receiving Advicor (Lovastatin)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-05-21

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Circumstance or Information Capable of Leading TO Medication Error, Medication Error, Drug Dispensing Error

Suspect drug(s):
Advair Diskus 100 / 50

Advicor



Adverse event in female receiving Advicor (Lovastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-05-15

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Flushing, Panic Attack, Generalised Erythema, Breath Sounds Abnormal, Feeling Hot, Abdominal Distension, Cough, Oxygen Saturation Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Advicor (Lovastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin



Adverse event in female receiving Advicor (Lovastatin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-04-30

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Medication Error, Drug Dispensing Error

Suspect drug(s):
Advair Diskus 500 / 50
    Dosage: powder

Advicor
    Dosage: tablet



Adverse event in 63 year old female receiving Advicor (Lovastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-04-24

Patient: 63 year old female, weighing 175.0 kg (385.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Head Injury, Joint Injury, Fall, Ankle Fracture, Paraesthesia, Loss of Consciousness, Flushing, Feeling Hot, Blood Pressure Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Advicor (Lovastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Actonel



Adverse event in 63 year old female receiving Advicor (Lovastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-03-13

Patient: 63 year old female, weighing 79.4 kg (174.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Head Injury, Joint Injury, Ankle Fracture, Fall, Paraesthesia, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Loss of Consciousness, Flushing, Feeling Hot, Blood Pressure Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Advicor (Lovastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Actonel / USA /



Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Advicor (Lovastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-03-13

Patient: 76 year old male, weighing 63.5 kg (139.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Nerve Injury, Haemorrhage, Erythema, Paraplegia, Paraparesis, Ecchymosis, Muscle Injury, Spinal Cord Disorder, Extradural Haematoma, Spinal Column Stenosis, Muscle Spasms

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Advicor (Lovastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Allopurinol; Avapro; Aspirin; Coreg; Altace



Adverse event in 63 year old female receiving Advicor (Lovastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-02-28

Patient: 63 year old female, weighing 79.4 kg (174.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Head Injury, Ankle Fracture, Fall, Loss of Consciousness, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Flushing, Feeling Hot, Blood Pressure Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Advicor (Lovastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Actonel / USA /



Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Advicor (Lovastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-02-22

Patient: 76 year old male, weighing 63.5 kg (139.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Nerve Injury, Paraplegia, Haemorrhage, Spinal Cord Haemorrhage, Muscle Spasms

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Advicor (Lovastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Allopurinol; Avapro; Aspirin; Coreg



Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Advicor (Lovastatin)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-02-14

Patient: 76 year old male, weighing 63.5 kg (139.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Haemorrhage, Paralysis, Spinal Disorder, Erythema, Muscle Spasms

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Advicor (Lovastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Allopurinol Sodium; Avapro; Aspirin



Adverse event in 37 year old male receiving Advicor (Lovastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-02-06

Patient: 37 year old male, weighing 99.8 kg (219.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Mass, Erectile Dysfunction, Gynaecomastia, Oesophageal Stenosis, Duodenitis, Colonic Polyp, Malaise, Oesophageal Dilatation, Intervertebral Disc Protrusion, Dysphagia, Stress, Tremor, Eating Disorder, Hepatic Steatosis, Myopathy, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Gastrointestinal Disorder, Disturbance in Attention, Intervertebral Disc Compression, Impaired Work Ability, Fear, Suicidal Ideation, Weight Increased, Educational Problem, Depression, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease, Suicidal Behaviour, Radicular Pain, Muscle Twitching, Amnesia, Anxiety, Arthralgia, Heart Rate Increased, Spinal Osteoarthritis, Hypertension

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Advicor
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 2004-12-15
    End date: 2005-05-11

Advicor
    Indication: Blood Triglycerides Increased
    Start date: 2004-12-15
    End date: 2005-05-11

Other drugs received by patient: Mobic; Toprol-XL; Wellbutrin; Vicodin; Prednisone 50mg TAB

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