Fluvastatin and Sinusitis - acute - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sinusitis - acute is reported as a side effect among people who take Fluvastatin (fluvastatin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Amlodipine, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sinusitis - acute when taking Fluvastatin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,958 people who have side effects when taking Fluvastatin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fluvastatin?

Fluvastatin has active ingredients of fluvastatin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 3,999 Fluvastatin users. Check the latest studies of Fluvastatin.

What is Sinusitis - acute?

Sinusitis - acute is found to be associated with 3,409 drugs and 2,776 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sinusitis - acute.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

3,958 people reported to have side effects when taking Fluvastatin.
Among them, 18 people (0.45%) have Sinusitis - acute.

Could Fluvastatin cause Sinusitis - acute?

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Sinusitis - acute when taking Fluvastatin? *

female: 41.18 %
male: 58.82 %

What is the age of people who have Sinusitis - acute when taking Fluvastatin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fluvastatin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sinusitis - acute? *

Abdominal Discomfort: 10 people, 55.56%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 55.56%
Fall: 10 people, 55.56%
Abdominal Pain: 9 people, 50.00%
Pneumonia: 9 people, 50.00%
Fever: 9 people, 50.00%
Rhinorrhea (watery mucus discharge from the nose): 9 people, 50.00%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 44.44%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 8 people, 44.44%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 8 people, 44.44%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Asthma: 8 people, 44.44%
Breast Cancer: 2 people, 11.11%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 1 person, 5.56%
Blood Cholesterol Decreased: 1 person, 5.56%
Fungal Infection: 1 person, 5.56%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.56%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 5.56%
Joint Swelling: 1 person, 5.56%
Swelling: 1 person, 5.56%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Liao KF, Huang PT, Lin CC, Lin CL, Lai SW, "Fluvastatin use and risk of acute pancreatitis: a population-based case-control study in Taiwan", Biomedicine, 2017 Jan .
Liao, K. F., Huang, P. T., Lin, C. C., Lin, C. L., & Lai, S. W., "Fluvastatin use and risk of acute pancreatitis: a population-based case-control study in Taiwan", Biomedicine, 2014 Jan .
Liao KF, Huang PT, Lin CC, Lin CL, Lai SW, "Fluvastatin use and risk of acute pancreatitis: a population-based case-control study in Taiwan", Biomedicine, 2017 Jan .
Liao, K. F., Huang, P. T., Lin, C. C., Lin, C. L., & Lai, S. W., "Fluvastatin use and risk of acute pancreatitis: a population-based case-control study in Taiwan", Biomedicine, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fluvastatin (the active ingredients of Fluvastatin) and Fluvastatin (the brand name). 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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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