Simvastatin and Acinetobacter infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Acinetobacter infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Simvastatin (simvastatin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Aspirin, and have Coronary heart disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Acinetobacter infection when taking Simvastatin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 249,370 people who have side effects when taking Simvastatin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Simvastatin?

Simvastatin has active ingredients of simvastatin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 256,970 Simvastatin users. Check the latest studies of Simvastatin.

What is Acinetobacter infection?

Acinetobacter infection (infection by group of bacteria commonly found in soil and water) is found to be associated with 134 drugs and 414 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Acinetobacter infection.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

249,370 people reported to have side effects when taking Simvastatin.
Among them, 19 people (0.01%) have Acinetobacter infection.

Could Simvastatin cause Acinetobacter infection?

Among these 19 people:

What is the gender of people who have Acinetobacter infection when taking Simvastatin? *

female: 41.18 %
male: 58.82 %

What is the age of people who have Acinetobacter infection when taking Simvastatin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Simvastatin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Acinetobacter infection? *

Pseudomonas Infection (pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, pseudomonas aeruginosa): 7 people, 36.84%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 6 people, 31.58%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 6 people, 31.58%
Skin Ulcer: 6 people, 31.58%
Gait Disturbance: 5 people, 26.32%
Acute Kidney Failure: 5 people, 26.32%
Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 5 people, 26.32%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 5 people, 26.32%
Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland): 4 people, 21.05%
Prostatic Calcification (prostatic inflammation and there may be an association between inflammation and prostate cancer risk): 4 people, 21.05%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 6 people, 31.58%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 4 people, 21.05%
Urination - Excessive Volume: 2 people, 10.53%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 10.53%
Skin Ulcer: 2 people, 10.53%
Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 2 people, 10.53%
Pain: 2 people, 10.53%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 10.53%
Enlarged Prostate: 2 people, 10.53%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on simvastatin (the active ingredients of Simvastatin) and Simvastatin (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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