Pitavastatin

Common brands: Livalo, Pitavastatin, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81, Ecotrin

Top reporter: Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.

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10,001
Total Reports
3,566
Serious Reports
1,047
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (10.47%)

Patient Demographics

Male
3,965
Female
4,545

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Pitavastatin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 MYALGIA 823
6.8%
2 DIARRHOEA 628
5.2%
3 FATIGUE 564
4.7%
4 NAUSEA 553
4.6%
5 HEADACHE 534
4.4%
6 ARTHRALGIA 511
4.2%
7 DIZZINESS 502
4.1%
8 DYSPNOEA 464
3.8%
9 MALAISE 446
3.7%
10 FALL 434
3.6%
11 DECREASED APPETITE 433
3.6%
12 PRURITUS 429
3.5%
13 ASTHENIA 427
3.5%
14 PYREXIA 425
3.5%
15 INSOMNIA 381
3.1%
16 VOMITING 366
3.0%
17 ANAEMIA 329
2.7%
18 COUGH 325
2.7%
19 OFF LABEL USE 325
2.7%
20 BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED 312
2.6%
21 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 309
2.6%
22 PAIN 294
2.4%
23 SEPSIS 294
2.4%
24 ALTERED STATE OF CONSCIOUSNESS 292
2.4%
25 ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER 289
2.4%
26 RASH 289
2.4%
27 ABDOMINAL PAIN 284
2.3%
28 SOMNOLENCE 284
2.3%
29 MUSCLE SPASMS 281
2.3%
30 CHILLS 271
2.2%

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.