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Almetec Side Effects Report #5663624-X
Physician from MEXICO reported ALMETEC problem on Feb 25, 2008. Male patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with essential hypertension and was treated with ALMETEC. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . ALMETEC dosage: 40 MG (40 MG, 1 IN 1 D), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ESOMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Crestor Side Effects Report #5669512-7
CRESTOR problem was reported by a Physician from IRELAND on Mar 06, 2008. Female patient, 50 years of age, was treated with CRESTOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . CRESTOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Zyprexa Side Effects Report #5613543-X
Physician from ITALY reported ZYPREXA problem on Jan 24, 2008. Male patient, weighting 139.3 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with ZYPREXA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . ZYPREXA dosage: 10 MG, DAILY (1/D). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lipitor Side Effects Report #5628630-X
LIPITOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Feb 05, 2008. Female patient, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . LIPITOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Chantix Side Effects Report #5645623-7
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported CHANTIX problem on Feb 18, 2008. Male patient, 43 years of age, was treated with CHANTIX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . CHANTIX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Humira Side Effects Report #5583455-9
HUMIRA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 28, 2007. Female patient, weighting 155.1 lb, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, interstitial lung disease, osteoporosis, infection prophylaxis and was treated with HUMIRA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . HUMIRA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE, PREDNISONE, RISEDRONATE, BACTRIM. Patient recovered.

Herceptin Side Effects Report #5532234-7
Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM reported HERCEPTIN problem on Nov 19, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with breast cancer, prophylaxis and was treated with HERCEPTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . HERCEPTIN dosage: 105 MG, 1/WEEK. During the same period patient was treated with KYTRIL, FARMORUBICIN, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Crestor Side Effects Report #5510110-3
CRESTOR problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Oct 30, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with CRESTOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . CRESTOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Herceptin Side Effects Report #5519375-5
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported HERCEPTIN problem on Nov 02, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with HERCEPTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . HERCEPTIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Ontak Side Effects Report #5525331-3
ONTAK problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 08, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with ONTAK. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . ONTAK dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NARCOTICS. Patient recovered.

Vytorin Side Effects Report #5525690-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported VYTORIN problem on Nov 16, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, was treated with VYTORIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . VYTORIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Kytril Side Effects Report #5525758-X
KYTRIL problem was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Nov 12, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with KYTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . KYTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HERCEPTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Herceptin Side Effects Report #5526730-6
Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM reported HERCEPTIN problem on Nov 12, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer, prophylaxis and was treated with HERCEPTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . HERCEPTIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KYTRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Kytril Side Effects Report #5529428-3
KYTRIL problem was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Nov 19, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with KYTRIL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . KYTRIL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HERCEPTIN, FARMORUBICIN, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, DECADRON, DECADRON PHOSPHATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Truvada Side Effects Report #5408910-3
Physician from GERMANY reported TRUVADA problem on July 31, 2007. Male patient, weighting 211.6 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with TRUVADA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, vitamin d deficiency, . TRUVADA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KALETRA, INVIRASE, NORVIR. Patient recovered.

Zocor Side Effects Report #5377912-8
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on June 25, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALANTA, DEPAS, DIOVAN, THEOLONG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Zocor Side Effects Report #5377912-8
Pharmacist from JAPAN reported ZOCOR problem on June 25, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALANTA, DEPAS, DIOVAN, THEOLONG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5786821-1
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on May 28, 2008. Female patient, 60 years of age, was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, SIMVASTATIN, IMMUNE GLOBULIN, AZATHIOPRINE, METHOTREXATE. Patient recovered.

Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5786822-3
Physician from FRANCE reported PRAVASTATIN problem on May 28, 2008. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Fluvastatin Side Effects Report #5786823-5
FLUVASTATIN problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on May 28, 2008. Female patient, 80 years of age, was treated with FLUVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . FLUVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULPHATE, AZATHIOPRINE, METHOTREXATE. Patient recovered.

Chantix Side Effects Report #5746829-9
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported CHANTIX problem on May 12, 2008. Male patient, 44 years of age, was treated with CHANTIX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . CHANTIX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5748911-9
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on May 21, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . PRAVASTATIN dosage: 10 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient recovered.

Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5748960-0
Health Professional from FRANCE reported PRAVASTATIN problem on May 21, 2008. Female patient was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUVASTATIN, HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULPHATE, AZATHIOPRINE, METHOTREXATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Remicade Side Effects Report #5370043-2
REMICADE problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on June 14, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with REMICADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . REMICADE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISOLONE, METHOTREXATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Simvastatin Side Effects Report #5297349-X
Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN reported SIMVASTATIN problem on Mar 27, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with SIMVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, . SIMVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Zoladex Side Effects Report #5273932-2
ZOLADEX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was treated with ZOLADEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, . ZOLADEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HARNAL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Zocor Side Effects Report #5620084-2
Health Professional from NORWAY reported ZOCOR problem on Feb 04, 2008. Male patient, 77 years of age, was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myopathy toxic, polymyositis, . ZOCOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Zocor Side Effects Report #5628620-7
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Health Professional from NORWAY on Feb 11, 2008. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myopathy toxic, polymyositis, . ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE, WARFARIN, ZOPICLONE, SPIRONOLACTONE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, BUMETANIDE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Leuprolide Side Effects Report #5581233-8
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported LEUPROLIDE ACETATE problem on Dec 21, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was treated with LEUPROLIDE ACETATE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: interstitial lung disease, polymyositis, pulmonary alveolar haemorrhage, pulmonary mycosis, . LEUPROLIDE ACETATE dosage: 3.75 MG (3.75 MG,1 IN 28 D) SUBCUTANEOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CASODEX, HARNAL, MYSLEE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5464237-5
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Sept 14, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: interstitial lung disease, polymyositis, . PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/01/2006.

Zetia Side Effects Report #5430098-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Aug 21, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, polymyositis, radiculopathy, systemic lupus erythematosus, . ZETIA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENBREL, LEVOXYL, TIMOPTIC, LUMIGAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Enbrel Side Effects Report #5389707-X
ENBREL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 09, 2007. Female patient, weighting 156.1 lb, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with ENBREL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, polymyositis, radiculopathy, systemic lupus erythematosus, . ENBREL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZETIA, LEVOXYL, TIMOLOL MALEATE, LUMIGAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Enbrel Side Effects Report #5389707-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ENBREL problem on July 09, 2007. Female patient, weighting 156.1 lb, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with ENBREL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fall, polymyositis, radiculopathy, systemic lupus erythematosus, . ENBREL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZETIA, LEVOXYL, TIMOLOL MALEATE, LUMIGAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Atorvastatin Side Effects Report #5772965-7
ATORVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on June 04, 2008. Female patient, 60 years of age, was treated with ATORVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: antinuclear antibody increased, polymyositis, . ATORVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRAVASTATIN, SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.

Zocor Side Effects Report #5730538-6
Physician from FRANCE reported ZOCOR problem on Apr 28, 2008. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscular weakness, polymyositis, . ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRAVASTATIN, ATORVASTATIN. Patient recovered.

Ciprofloxacin Side Effects Report #5698371-1
CIPROFLOXACIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 20, 2008. Female patient, 77 years of age, was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polymyositis, rhabdomyolysis, urinary tract infection, . CIPROFLOXACIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN, ASPIRIN, CIMETIDINE, FUROSEMIDE, ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE, LEVOTHYROXINE, NICORANDIL, PINDOLOL. Patient recovered.

Mabthera Side Effects Report #5705147-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported MABTHERA problem on Apr 02, 2008. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with dermatomyositis and was treated with MABTHERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory failure, polymyositis, pulmonary fibrosis, . MABTHERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, BETAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/01/2008.

Zocor Side Effects Report #5705869-6
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Apr 04, 2008. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic enzyme increased, polymyositis, . ZOCOR dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mabthera Side Effects Report #5709335-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported MABTHERA problem on Apr 08, 2008. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with dermatomyositis and was treated with MABTHERA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory failure, polymyositis, pulmonary fibrosis, . MABTHERA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, BETAMETHASONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/01/2008.

Adalimumab Side Effects Report #5720151-9
ADALIMUMAB problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Apr 24, 2008. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with ADALIMUMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polyarthritis, polymyositis, scleroderma, . ADALIMUMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PULSE METHYLPREDNISOLONE, PREDNISONE, METHOTREXATE. Patient recovered.

Ambisome Side Effects Report #5345806-X
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported AMBISOME problem on May 18, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary mycosis and was treated with AMBISOME. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: interstitial lung disease, polymyositis, pulmonary alveolar haemorrhage, . AMBISOME dosage: 100 MG, UID/QD, IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with ITRACONAZOLE, DEPAS, GASTER D, CLONAZEPAM, ACTONEL, MEDROL, PRAVASTATIN, DENOSINE. Patient recovered.

Forteo Side Effects Report #5349654-6
FORTEO problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on May 30, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with osteoporosis, dyspnoea, insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus, polymyositis and was treated with FORTEO. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lung infection, polymyositis, . FORTEO dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYGEN, HUMALOG, AZATHIOPRINE, CORTANCYL, NOVONORM, KARDEGIC, CARDENSIEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lipitor Side Effects Report #5331511-2
Physician from JAPAN reported LIPITOR problem on May 10, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, hyperuricaemia and was treated with LIPITOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aldolase, polymyositis, . LIPITOR dosage: DAILY DOSE:10MG. During the same period patient was treated with URINORM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Herceptin Side Effects Report #5306413-8
HERCEPTIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with HERCEPTIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myositis, polymyositis, pyrexia, . HERCEPTIN dosage: 21 MG, Q4W. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE. Patient recovered.

Crestor Side Effects Report #5238355-0
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CRESTOR problem on Feb 22, 2005. Female patient, 71 years of age, was treated with CRESTOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nausea, polymyositis, vomiting, . CRESTOR dosage: 10 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL, SYNTHROID, TOPROL, ASPIRIN, PLAVIX, NORVASC. Patient recovered.

Enbrel Side Effects Report #5254403-6
ENBREL problem was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on Feb 15, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and was treated with ENBREL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: interstitial lung disease, polymyositis, . ENBREL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Carboplatin Side Effects Report #5271414-5
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported CARBOPLATIN problem on Feb 28, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with thymoma and was treated with CARBOPLATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocarditis, polymyositis, . CARBOPLATIN dosage: 550 MG; TWO COURSES. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOL. Patient died.

Remicade Side Effects Report #5627580-2
REMICADE problem was reported by a Physician from BRAZIL on Feb 07, 2008. Female patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with psoriatic arthropathy and was treated with REMICADE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, diarrhoea infectious, polymyositis, pulmonary vasculitis, sinus tachycardia, . REMICADE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE, AZATHIOPRINE, CORTICOIDS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Singulair Side Effects Report #5588977-2
Physician from JAPAN reported SINGULAIR problem on Jan 07, 2008. Female patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SINGULAIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myopathy, polymyositis, . SINGULAIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with UNIPHYL, METHYLPREDNISOLONE, THEOLONG, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE. Patient recovered.

Singulair Side Effects Report #5572193-4
SINGULAIR problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 12, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SINGULAIR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myopathy, polymyositis, . SINGULAIR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with UNIPHYL, METHYLPREDNISOLONE, THEOLONG, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE. Patient recovered.

Campath Side Effects Report #5725083-8
Physician from FRANCE reported CAMPATH problem on Apr 22, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with b-cell small lymphocytic lymphoma and was treated with CAMPATH. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: large intestine perforation, peritonitis, polymyositis, septic shock, . CAMPATH dosage: TOTAL DAILY DOSE: 30 MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/24/2008.