Simvastatin and Gallbladder attack - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gallbladder attack is reported as a side effect among people who take Simvastatin (simvastatin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Actos, and have Acromegaly.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gallbladder attack 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 256,967 Simvastatin users. Check the latest studies of Simvastatin.

What is Gallbladder attack?

Gallbladder attack (gallstones, gallbladder disease and gallbladder pain) is found to be associated with 574 drugs and 995 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gallbladder attack.

On Apr, 30, 2026

249,370 people reported to have side effects when taking Simvastatin.
Among them, 57 people (0.02%) have Gallbladder attack.

Could Simvastatin cause Gallbladder attack?

Among these 57 people:

How long have people been on Simvastatin when they have Gallbladder attack? *

What is the gender of people who have Gallbladder attack when taking Simvastatin? *

female: 58.49 %
male: 41.51 %

What is the age of people who have Gallbladder attack when taking Simvastatin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Simvastatin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gallbladder attack? *

Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 23 people, 40.35%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 21 people, 36.84%
Pain: 19 people, 33.33%
Abdominal Pain: 18 people, 31.58%
Joint Pain: 17 people, 29.82%
Nausea And Vomiting: 17 people, 29.82%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 17 people, 29.82%
Chest Pain: 16 people, 28.07%
Fever: 15 people, 26.32%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 15 people, 26.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 15 people, 26.32%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 8.77%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 5.26%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 3 people, 5.26%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 5.26%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 5.26%
Pain: 3 people, 5.26%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 3.51%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 2 people, 3.51%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 3.51%

* 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).

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