Ezetimibe

Common brands: Zetia, Ecotrin, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81, Bayer Low Dose

Top reporter: Organon Llc

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72,430
Total Reports
29,065
Serious Reports
4,214
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (5.82%)

Patient Demographics

Male
30,956
Female
35,239

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Ezetimibe.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 4,805
6.4%
2 MYALGIA 4,379
5.8%
3 NAUSEA 4,326
5.7%
4 DIARRHOEA 3,817
5.1%
5 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 3,613
4.8%
6 DIZZINESS 3,458
4.6%
7 DYSPNOEA 3,366
4.5%
8 HEADACHE 3,263
4.3%
9 ARTHRALGIA 2,954
3.9%
10 ASTHENIA 2,855
3.8%
11 PAIN 2,827
3.7%
12 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 2,392
3.2%
13 FALL 2,377
3.2%
14 VOMITING 2,335
3.1%
15 OFF LABEL USE 2,315
3.1%
16 MALAISE 2,243
3.0%
17 PRURITUS 2,196
2.9%
18 COUGH 2,007
2.7%
19 MUSCLE SPASMS 1,939
2.6%
20 RASH 1,842
2.4%
21 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,806
2.4%
22 BACK PAIN 1,748
2.3%
23 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1,695
2.2%
24 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 1,654
2.2%
25 PNEUMONIA 1,601
2.1%
26 ABDOMINAL PAIN 1,547
2.1%
27 DRUG INTERACTION 1,544
2.0%
28 INSOMNIA 1,502
2.0%
29 MUSCULAR WEAKNESS 1,499
2.0%
30 PYREXIA 1,498
2.0%

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.