Zocor and Haemothorax - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Haemothorax is reported as a side effect among people who take Zocor (simvastatin), especially for people who are 60+ old, also take Pradaxa, and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Haemothorax when taking Zocor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 84,616 people who have side effects when taking Zocor from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zocor?

Zocor has active ingredients of simvastatin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 86,545 Zocor users. Check the latest studies of Zocor.

What is Haemothorax?

Haemothorax (collection of blood in the pleural space (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest)) is found to be associated with 417 drugs and 526 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Haemothorax.

On Jul, 21, 2026

84,616 people reported to have side effects when taking Zocor.
Among them, 25 people (0.03%) have Haemothorax.

Among these 25 people:

What is the age of people who have Haemothorax when taking Zocor? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zocor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Haemothorax? *

Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 9 people, 36.00%
Haematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessels): 5 people, 20.00%
Rib Fracture: 5 people, 20.00%
Fall: 4 people, 16.00%
Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood): 3 people, 12.00%
Cardiac Arrest: 3 people, 12.00%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 12.00%
Pneumothorax (the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung): 3 people, 12.00%
Pulmonary Haemorrhage (acute bleeding from the lung): 3 people, 12.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 12.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 12 people, 48.00%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 6 people, 24.00%
Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 2 people, 8.00%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 2 people, 8.00%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 2 people, 8.00%
Diabetes: 2 people, 8.00%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 4.00%
Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 1 person, 4.00%
Carotid Artery Stenosis (narrowing of carotid artery): 1 person, 4.00%
Cervical Dystonia (a focal dystonia characterized by neck muscles contracting involuntarily, causing abnormal movements and awkward posture of the head and neck.): 1 person, 4.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Haemothorax (417 drugs)

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Haemothorax (526 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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