Simvastatin and Myocardial depression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Myocardial depression is reported as a side effect among people who take Simvastatin (simvastatin), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, also take Zolpidem, and have Suicide attempt.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Myocardial depression 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 256,969 Simvastatin users. Check the latest studies of Simvastatin.

What is Myocardial depression?

Myocardial depression (cardiac output that fails to meet body needs of blood supply) is found to be associated with 23 drugs and 36 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Myocardial depression.

On Jul, 19, 2026

249,370 people reported to have side effects when taking Simvastatin.
Among them, 35 people (0.01%) have Myocardial depression.

Could Simvastatin cause Myocardial depression?

Among these 35 people:

What is the gender of people who have Myocardial depression when taking Simvastatin? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Myocardial depression when taking Simvastatin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Simvastatin? *

Zolpidem: 33 people, 94.29%
Fluoxetine: 29 people, 82.86%
Oxycodone And Acetaminophen: 7 people, 20.00%
Oxycodone: 3 people, 8.57%
Tramadol: 2 people, 5.71%
Temazepam: 2 people, 5.71%
Penicillin V Potassium: 2 people, 5.71%
Lorazepam: 2 people, 5.71%
Clonazepam: 2 people, 5.71%
Penicillin-Vk: 1 person, 2.86%

What are other side effects people have besides Myocardial depression? *

Hypothermia (body temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions): 34 people, 97.14%
Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 33 people, 94.29%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 31 people, 88.57%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 28 people, 80.00%
Decorticate Posture (abnormal posturing is an involuntary flexion or extension of the arms and legs, indicating severe brain injury): 28 people, 80.00%
Ventricular Hypokinesia (muscle of one's heart does not contract as much as most peoples' hearts do): 28 people, 80.00%
Ards (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) (sudden failure of the respiratory (breathing) system): 28 people, 80.00%
Loss Of Consciousness: 26 people, 74.29%
Unresponsive To Stimuli: 25 people, 71.43%
Suicide Attempt: 23 people, 65.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Suicide Attempt: 14 people, 40.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Myocardial depression:

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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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