Lovastatin

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

Top reporter: Bluepoint Laboratories

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor [EPC]Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]Loop Diuretic [EPC]
25,356
Total Reports
5,203
Serious Reports
2,052
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.09%)

Patient Demographics

Male
10,089
Female
14,054

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Lovastatin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,673
6.6%
2 FATIGUE 1,532
6.0%
3 NAUSEA 1,399
5.5%
4 DIARRHOEA 1,260
5.0%
5 DYSPNOEA 1,219
4.8%
6 DIZZINESS 1,155
4.6%
7 PAIN 1,064
4.2%
8 HEADACHE 1,009
4.0%
9 ASTHENIA 977
3.9%
10 FALL 898
3.5%
11 ARTHRALGIA 816
3.2%
12 OFF LABEL USE 810
3.2%
13 DEATH 788
3.1%
14 VOMITING 751
3.0%
15 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 750
3.0%
16 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 747
2.9%
17 WEIGHT DECREASED 695
2.7%
18 COUGH 685
2.7%
19 MALAISE 684
2.7%
20 PNEUMONIA 673
2.7%
21 RENAL FAILURE 636
2.5%
22 PRURITUS 633
2.5%
23 INSOMNIA 622
2.5%
24 RASH 604
2.4%
25 BACK PAIN 566
2.2%
26 ANXIETY 561
2.2%
27 MYALGIA 557
2.2%
28 CONSTIPATION 547
2.2%
29 BLOOD GLUCOSE INCREASED 533
2.1%
30 DECREASED APPETITE 525
2.1%

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.