Rosuvastatin

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

Top reporter: Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp

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198,883
Total Reports
70,158
Serious Reports
11,958
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (6.01%)

Patient Demographics

Male
86,964
Female
97,273

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Rosuvastatin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 12,008
6.1%
2 NAUSEA 10,310
5.2%
3 DIARRHOEA 9,473
4.8%
4 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 9,418
4.8%
5 DYSPNOEA 9,404
4.8%
6 MYALGIA 8,941
4.5%
7 OFF LABEL USE 8,776
4.4%
8 PAIN 8,561
4.3%
9 HEADACHE 7,999
4.0%
10 DIZZINESS 7,902
4.0%
11 ARTHRALGIA 7,382
3.7%
12 ASTHENIA 7,342
3.7%
13 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 6,877
3.5%
14 MALAISE 6,621
3.3%
15 FALL 6,164
3.1%
16 VOMITING 6,038
3.1%
17 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 5,392
2.7%
18 WEIGHT DECREASED 5,301
2.7%
19 MUSCLE SPASMS 5,073
2.6%
20 PRURITUS 4,970
2.5%
21 COUGH 4,901
2.5%
22 PNEUMONIA 4,891
2.5%
23 RASH 4,496
2.3%
24 CONSTIPATION 4,480
2.3%
25 BACK PAIN 4,387
2.2%
26 DEATH 4,341
2.2%
27 HYPERTENSION 4,255
2.2%
28 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 4,132
2.1%
29 INSOMNIA 3,930
2.0%
30 CHEST PAIN 3,906
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.