This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Mevacor (Lovastatin) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (28)
Death (6)
Life Threatening Events (3)
Disability (5)
Reports by Reaction Type
Drug Ineffective (5),
Abdominal Pain Upper (4),
Muscle Spasms (4),
Malaise (3),
Completed Suicide (3),
Myocardial Infarction (3),
Pain in Extremity (3),
Toxicity To Various Agents (3),
Abasia (2),
Influenza Like Illness (2),
Hot Flush (2),
Nervousness (2)
Possible Mevacor side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: female, weighing 92.5 kg (203.6 pounds)
Reactions: Muscle Spasms, Influenza Like Illness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Simvastatin
Indication: Hyperlipidaemia
Start date: 2010-05-20
End date: 2010-06-15
Mevacor
Indication: Hyperlipidaemia
Start date: 2010-06-20
End date: 2010-06-30
Possible Mevacor side effects in 68 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-07
Patient: 68 year old female, weighing 71.0 kg (156.2 pounds)
Reactions: Anxiety, Malaise, Pain in Extremity, Drug Ineffective, Abdominal Pain Upper, Nervousness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lipitor
Dosage: 40 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
End date: 2012-05-16
Mevacor
Dosage: 40 mg, daily
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Crestor
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Other drugs received by patient: Bystolic; Levothyroxine; Metformin
Possible Mevacor side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-31
Patient:
Reactions: Atelectasis, Pancreatic Mass, Diabetes Mellitus, Treatment Noncompliance, Pericardial Effusion, Haematocrit Decreased, Aortic Arteriosclerosis, Pleural Effusion, Blood Urea Increased, Pseudocyst, Hepatic Steatosis, Cholelithiasis, Haemoglobin Decreased, Abdominal Mass, Pancreatitis, Prostatomegaly
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Prinivil
Dosage: 20 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Januvia
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Start date: 2011-08-05
End date: 2012-01-01
Mevacor
Dosage: 20 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Januvia
Dosage: 100 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-03-12
End date: 2012-05-12
Prilosec
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Glucovance; Ativan; Atenolol; Aspirin
Possible Mevacor side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-31
Patient:
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Hot Flush, Drug Ineffective
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pravachol
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Mevacor
Administration route: Oral
Niacin
Other drugs received by patient: Xanax
Possible Mevacor side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-31
Patient:
Reactions: Autoimmune Disorder, Haemolytic Anaemia, Muscle Spasms, Hepatic Enzyme Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lipitor
Dosage: 20 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Lipitor
Dosage: 40 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Zocor
Dosage: unk, qd
Administration route: Oral
Mevacor
Dosage: unk, qd
Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol Tartrate; Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium (+) Glucosamine Hydrochloride; Omeprazole
Possible Mevacor side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-19
Patient:
Reactions: Neuropathy Peripheral
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mevacor
Possible Mevacor side effects in 63 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-21
Patient: 63 year old male, weighing 68.0 kg (149.6 pounds)
Reactions: Abasia, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Anaemia Haemolytic Autoimmune, Muscle Spasms
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lipitor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Mevacor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Start date: 1997-01-01
Zocor
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol; Omeprazole; Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium and Glucosamine Sulfate
Possible Mevacor side effects in 52 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-06-06
Patient: 52 year old male
Reactions: Completed Suicide, Intentional Drug Misuse, Toxicity To Various Agents
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Metformin HCL
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2007-01-01
Dyazide
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2007-01-01
Lithium
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2007-01-01
Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2007-01-01
Olanzapine
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2007-01-01
Mevacor
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2007-01-01
Verapamil HCL
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2007-01-01
Glipizide
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2007-01-01
Possible Mevacor side effects in 52 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-06-06
Patient: 52 year old male
Reactions: Completed Suicide
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Metformin Hydrochloride
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Verapamil HCL
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
Dosage: unk
Olanzapine
Dosage: unk
Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Mevacor
Dosage: unk
Glipizide
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Lithium Carbonate
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Possible Mevacor side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-05
Patient: male, weighing 68.0 kg (149.7 pounds)
Reactions: Anaemia Haemolytic Autoimmune, Muscle Spasms, Hepatic Enzyme Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Simvastatin
Dosage: unk, daily
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Mevacor
Dosage: unk, daily
Lipitor
Dosage: 20 mg or 40mg, daily
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Other drugs received by patient: Glucosamine Hydrochloride / Chondroitin Sulfate; Omeprazole; Metoprolol
Possible Mevacor side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-29
Patient: female, weighing 71.0 kg (156.2 pounds)
Reactions: Anxiety, Malaise, Pain in Extremity, Drug Ineffective, Nervousness, Abdominal Pain Upper
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mevacor
Dosage: 40 mg, daily
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Crestor
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Lipitor
Dosage: 40 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
End date: 2012-05-16
Other drugs received by patient: Bystolic; Levothyroxine; Metformin
Possible Mevacor side effects in 54 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-19
Patient: 54 year old male, weighing 86.0 kg (189.2 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Hot Flush, Drug Ineffective
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mevacor
Indication: Blood Triglycerides Increased
Mevacor
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Pravachol
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Pravachol
Indication: Blood Triglycerides Increased
Niacin
Zocor
Indication: LOW Density Lipoprotein Increased
Zocor
Indication: Blood Triglycerides Increased
Pravachol
Indication: LOW Density Lipoprotein Increased
Mevacor
Indication: LOW Density Lipoprotein Increased
Zocor
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Other drugs received by patient: Xanax
Possible Mevacor side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-16
Patient: female, weighing 112.0 kg (246.4 pounds)
Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Blood Cholesterol Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mevacor
Dosage: 20 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Diovan
Dosage: 40 mg, daily
Indication: Hypertension
Chantix
Dosage: 0.5 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Smoking Cessation Therapy
Start date: 2012-04-11
Possible Mevacor side effects in 84 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-06
Patient: 84 year old male, weighing 91.0 kg (200.2 pounds)
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Lung Disorder, Pneumonia, Lung Carcinoma Cell Type Unspecified Recurrent
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mevacor
Possible Mevacor side effects in 64 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-04-03
Patient: 64 year old female, weighing 82.0 kg (180.4 pounds)
Reactions: Malaise, Nausea, Chest Pain, Adverse Event, Dizziness, Myocardial Infarction
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Cardiac Disorder
Mevacor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Cardiac Disorder
Mevacor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol
Other drugs received by patient: Levothyroxine Sodium; Aspirin; Calcium (Unspecified); Vitamins (Unspecified); Vitamin D (Unspecified)
Possible Mevacor side effects in 55 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-26
Patient: 55 year old female, weighing 96.0 kg (211.2 pounds)
Reactions: Myocardial Infarction, Abdominal Pain Upper
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arthrotec
Indication: Arthritis
Start date: 2003-01-01
Mevacor
Administration route: Oral
Norvasc
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2002-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol; Lantus; Isosorbide; Humalog
Possible Mevacor side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-26
Patient: male
Reactions: Brain Injury, Myopathy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mevacor
Possible Mevacor side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-03-15
Patient: female, weighing 109.0 kg (239.8 pounds)
Reactions: Pain in Extremity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atorvastatin Calcium
Dosage: 40 mg, daily
Start date: 2012-01-04
End date: 2012-01-01
Mevacor
Dosage: unk
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Other drugs received by patient: Isosorbide Mononitrate; Levothyroxine; Ibuprofen; Lisinopril; Lopressor; Hydralazine; Demadex; Clonidine
Possible Mevacor side effects in 55 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-07
Patient: 55 year old female, weighing 96.0 kg (211.2 pounds)
Reactions: Myocardial Infarction, Abdominal Pain Upper
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Arthrotec
Indication: Arthritis
Start date: 2003-01-01
Mevacor
Administration route: Oral
Norvasc
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2002-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol; Lantus; Humalog; Isosorbide
Possible Mevacor side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-02-14
Patient: female
Reactions: Abasia
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mevacor
Possible Mevacor side effects in 62 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-01-23
Patient: 62 year old female
Reactions: Toxicity To Various Agents
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mevacor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Furosemide
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Gabapentin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Pepcid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Fluticasone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Metolazone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Clonidine
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Metformin HCL
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Amlodipine
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Albuterol
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Docusate Sodium
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Iron (Unspecified)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Citalopram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Omeprazole
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Metoprolol
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Insulin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Mevacor side effects in 53 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-01-19
Patient: 53 year old male
Reactions: Overdose, Completed Suicide, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mevacor
Administration route: Oral
Acetaminophen W / Propoxyphene HCL
Administration route: Oral
Elavil
Administration route: Oral
Possible Mevacor side effects in 62 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-01-11
Patient: 62 year old female
Reactions: Toxicity To Various Agents
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pepcid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Docusate Sodium
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Mevacor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Albuterol
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Gabapentin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Citalopram
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Metolazone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Furosemide
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Amlodipine
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Clonidine
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Omeprazole
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Insulin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Fluticasone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Iron (Unspecified)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Metformin HCL
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Metoprolol
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Mevacor side effects in 52 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-01-06
Patient: 52 year old female
Reactions: Dysstasia, Drug Ineffective, Arthralgia
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mevacor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol
Start date: 2002-01-01
Niacin
Other drugs received by patient: Acetaminophen; Aspirin; Aspirin; Diovan; Lipitor
Possible Mevacor side effects in
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2011-10-27
Patient:
Reactions: Rhabdomyolysis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mevacor
Possible Mevacor side effects in 75 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-27
Patient: 75 year old male
Reactions: Arthralgia
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Statin (Unspecified) UNK
Dosage: po
Administration route: Oral
Mevacor
Dosage: daily/po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: LOW Density Lipoprotein Increased
End date: 2011-02-09
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin
Possible Mevacor side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-27
Patient: female
Reactions: Hypersensitivity
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mevacor
Possible Mevacor side effects in 60 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2011-10-17
Patient: 60 year old female
Reactions: Drug Dose Omission, Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process, Palpitations, Headache, Influenza Like Illness
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mevacor
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2011-10-11
Pravachol
Mevacor
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2002-09-01
End date: 2008-12-01
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