Vytorin and Tendonitis exacerbated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tendonitis exacerbated is reported as a side effect among people who take Vytorin (ezetimibe; simvastatin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Nexium, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tendonitis exacerbated when taking Vytorin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19,379 people who have side effects when taking Vytorin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Tendonitis exacerbated?

Tendonitis exacerbated (a condition that causes pain and swelling of tendons) is found to be associated with 943 drugs and 506 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tendonitis exacerbated.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

19,379 people reported to have side effects when taking Vytorin.
Among them, 39 people (0.2%) have Tendonitis exacerbated.

Could Vytorin cause Tendonitis exacerbated?

Among these 39 people:

How long have people been on Vytorin when they have Tendonitis exacerbated? *

What is the gender of people who have Tendonitis exacerbated when taking Vytorin? *

female: 62.16 %
male: 37.84 %

What is the age of people who have Tendonitis exacerbated when taking Vytorin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vytorin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Tendonitis exacerbated? *

Stress And Anxiety: 12 people, 30.77%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 11 people, 28.21%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 11 people, 28.21%
Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 28.21%
Pain: 10 people, 25.64%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 25.64%
Joint Pain: 10 people, 25.64%
Memory Loss: 10 people, 25.64%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 9 people, 23.08%
Dizziness: 9 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 6 people, 15.38%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 6 people, 15.38%
Depression: 4 people, 10.26%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 7.69%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 2 people, 5.13%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 2 people, 5.13%
Diabetes: 2 people, 5.13%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 5.13%
Low Density Lipoprotein Increased (cholesterol increased in blood): 2 people, 5.13%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 2 people, 5.13%

* 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 ezetimibe; simvastatin (the active ingredients of Vytorin) and Vytorin (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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