Revatio and Vytorin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Revatio (sildenafil citrate) and Vytorin (ezetimibe; simvastatin). Common drug interactions include anaphylactic reaction among females and death among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Revatio and Vytorin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 57 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Revatio?
Revatio has active ingredients of sildenafil citrate. It is often used in pulmonary hypertension. eHealthMe is studying from 44,849 Revatio users. Check the latest studies of Revatio.
What is Vytorin?
Vytorin has active ingredients of ezetimibe; simvastatin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 20,084 Vytorin users. Check the latest studies of Vytorin.
57 people who take Revatio and Vytorin together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Revatio and Vytorin, by gender? *:
female:
- Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)
- Aspartate aminotransferase increased
- Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
- Carotid artery aneurysm (a bulging or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel)
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
- Death
- Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
male:
- Death
- Anxiety
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)
- Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
- Tachycardia (a heart rate that exceeds the range of 100 beats/min)
- Malignant melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes)
- Cardiac failure congestive
- Dizziness
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
What are the common drug interactions of Revatio and Vytorin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Headache (pain in head)
- Hypokalaemia (low potassium)
- Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells)
- Nasal dryness (dry nose)
- Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
- Peripheral swelling
- Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
- Anxiety
- Malignant melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes)
- Adverse event
60+:
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
- Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
- Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
- Cardiac failure
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Depression
- Emotional disorder
- Fall
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 41 people, 71.93%
- Depression: 4 people, 7.02%
- Cardiac Disorder: 4 people, 7.02%
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 3 people, 5.26%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Jeong SY, Jeon SJ, Kim YR, Choi SS, Kwak HS, "A Rare Case of Viagra Induced Toxic Encephalopathy", Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 2016 Sep .
- Jeong SY, Jeon SJ, Kim YR, Choi SS, Kwak HS, "A Rare Case of Viagra Induced Toxic Encephalopathy", Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 2016 Sep .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sildenafil citrate and ezetimibe; simvastatin (the active ingredients of Revatio and Vytorin, respectively), and Revatio and Vytorin (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
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