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Zocor (Simvastatin) - Adverse Event Reports - Disability - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in disability (76) > Cases with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (6)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Zocor (Simvastatin) that includes cases resulting in disability where reactions include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Adverse event in 54 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Sweden on 2007-06-21

Patient: 54 year old male, weighing 93.0 kg (204.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Muscle Atrophy, Angina Unstable, Erectile Dysfunction, Palpitations, Multiple Injuries, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Root Compression, Demyelination, Intervertebral Disc Protrusion, Back Pain, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Bursitis, Myopathy, Antinuclear Antibody Positive, Joint Swelling, Nervous System Disorder, Penis Disorder, Pain, Fall, Dermatitis Contact, Concussion, Joint Crepitation, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Application Site Vesicles, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Neuropathy, Humerus Fracture, Hyperreflexia, Anxiety, Skin Laceration, Arthralgia, Joint Sprain, Spinal Osteoarthritis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 1999-09-24
    End date: 2000-05-30

Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2000-07-13
    End date: 2001-09-01

Other drugs received by patient: Vasotec; Catapres; Lopressor; Xanax; Vicodin; Aspirin; Lortab; Tricor; Pravachol; Influenza Virus Vaccine (Unspecified); Pneumococcal Vaccine (Unspecified); Lasix; Slow-K; Mestinon; Nortriptyline; Lopid; Verapamil



Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Sweden on 2007-06-20

Patient: 71 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dysarthria, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Lotrel; Ecotrin; Rilutek



Adverse event in 69 year old female receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Sweden on 2007-06-20

Patient: 69 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Brachial Plexopathy, Muscle Contractions Involuntary, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Asthenia, Paraesthesia

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor (Simvastatin)

Other drugs received by patient: Tenormin; Magnesium Hydroxide



Adverse event in 54 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Sweden on 2007-06-20

Patient: 54 year old male, weighing 93.0 kg (204.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Muscle Atrophy, Angina Unstable, Erectile Dysfunction, Palpitations, Multiple Injuries, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Root Compression, Demyelination, Intervertebral Disc Protrusion, Back Pain, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Bursitis, Myopathy, Antinuclear Antibody Positive, Joint Swelling, Nervous System Disorder, Penis Disorder, Pain, Fall, Dermatitis Contact, Concussion, Joint Crepitation, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Application Site Vesicles, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Neuropathy, Humerus Fracture, Hyperreflexia, Anxiety, Skin Laceration, Arthralgia, Joint Sprain, Spinal Osteoarthritis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 1999-09-24
    End date: 2000-05-30

Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2000-07-13
    End date: 2001-09-01

Other drugs received by patient: Vasotec; Catapres; Lopressor; Xanax; Vicodin; Aspirin; Lortab; Tricor; Pravachol; Influenza Virus Vaccine (Unspecified); Pneumococcal Vaccine (Unspecified); Lasix; Slow-K; Mestinon; Nortriptyline; Lopid; Verapamil



Adverse event in 40 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-06-20

Patient: 40 year old male, weighing 102.0 kg (224.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Gait Spastic, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Balance Disorder, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Electromyogram Abnormal, Asthenia, Fall, Muscle Spasms

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Lipitor
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 1999-01-01

Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2001-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Accupril



Adverse event in 73 year old male receiving Zocor (Simvastatin)

Reported by a physician from Sweden on 2007-06-20

Patient: 73 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Muscle Atrophy, Rhabdomyolysis, Pain in Extremity, Abasia, Polyneuropathy, Dysstasia, Peroneal Nerve Palsy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Chest Pain, Electromyogram Abnormal, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
    Start date: 1999-01-01
    End date: 2000-01-01

Zocor
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2000-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Hydrodiuril

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