Ezetimibe / Simvastatin

Common brands: Vytorin, Ecotrin, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81, Aspirina Caplets

Top reporter: Organon Llc

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15,082
Total Reports
1,402
Serious Reports
853
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (5.66%)

Patient Demographics

Male
6,694
Female
7,818

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Ezetimibe / Simvastatin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 NAUSEA 1,010
6.4%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 818
5.2%
3 FATIGUE 773
4.9%
4 DIZZINESS 732
4.7%
5 PAIN 703
4.5%
6 MYALGIA 672
4.3%
7 DYSPNOEA 646
4.1%
8 ASTHENIA 601
3.8%
9 DIARRHOEA 600
3.8%
10 HEADACHE 563
3.6%
11 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 548
3.5%
12 ARTHRALGIA 531
3.4%
13 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 518
3.3%
14 WEIGHT DECREASED 502
3.2%
15 FALL 476
3.0%
16 BLOOD GLUCOSE INCREASED 475
3.0%
17 VOMITING 463
2.9%
18 ANXIETY 445
2.8%
19 RHABDOMYOLYSIS 445
2.8%
20 RENAL FAILURE 439
2.8%
21 CHEST PAIN 420
2.7%
22 FLUSHING 407
2.6%
23 PRURITUS 400
2.5%
24 INSOMNIA 390
2.5%
25 DEPRESSION 381
2.4%
26 HYPERTENSION 379
2.4%
27 MALAISE 367
2.3%
28 BACK PAIN 359
2.3%
29 MUSCLE SPASMS 357
2.3%
30 WEIGHT INCREASED 304
1.9%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.