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This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Zocor (Simvastatin). 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 a sample of recent reports further on this page.
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 (487)
Cases resulting in a serious event (460)
Cases resulting in death (43)
Cases resulting in life threatening events (43)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (227)
Cases resulting in disability (76)
Cases resulting in other serious reactions (214)
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Zocor (Simvastatin). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.
Adverse event in 67 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a physician from Poland on 2007-10-31
Patient: 67 year old female, weighing 66.0 kg (145.2 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pneumonia, Cardiac Failure, Atrial Flutter, Coronary Artery Occlusion
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Carvedilol; Furosemide; Spironolactone; Digoxin; Gliclazide; Levothyroxine Sodium
Adverse event in 78 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-31
Patient: 78 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Angina Pectoris
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Atenolol; Atorvastatin; Bendroflumethiazide; Nitroglycerin
Adverse event in female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-31
Patient: female, weighing 68.9 kg (151.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Vision Blurred, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)
Adverse event in 66 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-31
Patient: 66 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Cerebrovascular Accident, Blood Glucose Increased
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)
Adverse event in 64 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-29
Patient: 64 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Fatigue, Chest Pain, Gastrointestinal Disorder, Muscle Spasms
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)
Adverse event in 57 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-29
Patient: 57 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Pain in Extremity
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol
Start date: 2006-01-01
End date: 2007-10-11
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2007-10-18
Other drugs received by patient: Metformin; Actos; Prinivil; Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride; Ibuprofen; Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim; Cymbalta; Aspirin; Vitamins (Unspecified); Asian Ginseng; Caltrate + D; Vitamins (Unspecified)
Adverse event in 48 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-10-29
Patient: 48 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Drug Interaction, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infection, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Clarithromycin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infection
Other drugs received by patient: Darbepoetin Alfa; Allopurinol; Aspirin Lysine; Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate; Betaxolol Hydrochloride; Ramipril; Cyanocobalamin; Ethambutol Hydrochloride; Rifabutin
Adverse event in 82 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-10-29
Patient: 82 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Pravastatin Sodium
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Lansoprazole
Adverse event in 69 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-26
Patient: 69 year old male, weighing 76.0 kg (167.2 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myositis, Glycogen Storage Disease Type V, Muscular Weakness, Loss of Consciousness
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Lisinopril; Allopurinol
Adverse event in male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-25
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Convulsion
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Amlodipine Besylate; Aspirin; Indapamide; Lisinopril; Nebivolol; Oxazepam
Adverse event in 72 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a physician from Norway on 2007-10-25
Patient: 72 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Drug Interaction, Muscular Weakness, Asthenia
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Type IIA Hyperlipidaemia
Diltiazem Hydrochloride
Other drugs received by patient: Sotalol Hydrochloride; Warfarin; Atorvastatin Calcium
Adverse event in 67 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-25
Patient: 67 year old female, weighing 95.0 kg (209.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Emotional Distress, Syncope, Headache
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Lipids Increased
Start date: 2007-04-22
End date: 2007-04-23
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2007-04-03
End date: 2007-04-20
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Albuterol Sulfate and Ipratropium Bromide; Rimonabant; Ramipril
Adverse event in 75 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-25
Patient: 75 year old female, weighing 95.0 kg (209.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: LIP Swelling, Swelling Face, LIP Pain, Facial Pain
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Glipizide; Metformin
Adverse event in 49 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2007-10-24
Patient: 49 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Neuropathy, Pain, Biopsy Muscle Abnormal, Adverse Event, Asthenia
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Simvastatin
Adverse event in receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2007-10-24
Patient:
Adverse reactions / side effects: Food Interaction, Drug Interaction, Blood Pressure Decreased
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hyperlipidaemia
Calblock
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Adverse event in 82 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a pharmacist from Norway on 2007-10-24
Patient: 82 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Drug Interaction, Cerebral Haemorrhage
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2006-03-01
Marevan
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Thrombosis Prophylaxis
Marevan
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pulmonary Embolism
Other drugs received by patient: Albyl-E
Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a physician from Spain on 2007-10-24
Patient: 76 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Drug Interaction
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Risperidone
Indication: Psychomotor Hyperactivity
Risperidone
Indication: Confusional State
Other drugs received by patient: Insulin
Adverse event in 76 year old receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a physician from Australia on 2007-10-24
Patient: 76 year old
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Muscular Weakness, Myopathy, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2005-01-01
End date: 2006-01-01
Adverse event in 46 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: 46 year old female, weighing 59.0 kg (129.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Feeling Abnormal
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Premarin; Claritin
Adverse event in 79 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-23
Patient: 79 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dehydration, Dizziness, Myopathy
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Start date: 2001-01-01
End date: 2006-01-19
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Myocardial Infarction
Start date: 2001-01-01
End date: 2006-01-19
Clarithromycin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
Start date: 2006-01-12
End date: 2006-01-19
Erythromycin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
Start date: 2006-01-02
End date: 2006-01-09
Other drugs received by patient: Adcal-D3; Aspirin; Furosemide; Imdur; Prinivil
Adverse event in 77 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Australia on 2007-10-23
Patient: 77 year old female, weighing 128.0 kg (281.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Renal Failure, Drug Interaction
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Erythromycin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Cellulitis
Start date: 2007-02-14
End date: 2007-03-11
Other drugs received by patient: Furosemide; Metformin Hydrochloride; Potassium Chloride; Spironolactone; Allopurinol; Amiodarone Hydrochloride; Levothyroxine Sodium; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Ciprofloxacin; Warfarin Sodium
Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a physician from Spain on 2007-10-23
Patient: 76 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Rhabdomyolysis, Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Drug Interaction, Respiratory Tract Infection
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Risperidone
Indication: Psychomotor Hyperactivity
Risperidone
Indication: Confusional State
Other drugs received by patient: Insulin
Adverse event in 62 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-23
Patient: 62 year old male, weighing 62.0 kg (136.4 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Haemoglobin Decreased, Platelet Count Decreased
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Lisinopril; Metformin; Albuterol; Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate
Adverse event in female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2007-10-22
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Congenital Musculoskeletal Anomaly
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)
Adverse event in 49 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2007-10-22
Patient: 49 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Neuropathy, Pain, Biopsy Muscle Abnormal, Asthenia, Hysterotomy
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Simvastatin
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