ZOCOR

Generic: SIMVASTATIN

Manufacturer: Organon Llc

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245,767
Total Reports
51,257
Serious Reports
21,916
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.92%)

Patient Demographics

Male
113,321
Female
118,887

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for ZOCOR.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 13,570
5.8%
2 NAUSEA 12,946
5.5%
3 DYSPNOEA 12,432
5.3%
4 DIARRHOEA 11,814
5.0%
5 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 11,350
4.8%
6 DIZZINESS 10,976
4.7%
7 FALL 9,201
3.9%
8 ASTHENIA 9,145
3.9%
9 PAIN 9,093
3.9%
10 HEADACHE 8,818
3.8%
11 MYALGIA 8,325
3.6%
12 VOMITING 8,104
3.5%
13 MALAISE 7,601
3.2%
14 ARTHRALGIA 7,560
3.2%
15 DRUG INTERACTION 7,254
3.1%
16 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 6,949
3.0%
17 OFF LABEL USE 6,824
2.9%
18 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 6,481
2.8%
19 DEATH 6,341
2.7%
20 PNEUMONIA 5,894
2.5%
21 WEIGHT DECREASED 5,807
2.5%
22 PRURITUS 5,801
2.5%
23 RENAL FAILURE 5,541
2.4%
24 RHABDOMYOLYSIS 5,326
2.3%
25 COUGH 5,256
2.2%
26 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 5,230
2.2%
27 RASH 5,225
2.2%
28 INSOMNIA 5,221
2.2%
29 ANAEMIA 5,202
2.2%
30 CHEST PAIN 5,157
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.