Vytorin Side Effects

Serious Vytorin Side Effects

Some side effects with Vytorin, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
 
  • Signs of liver damage, such as:
 
    • Yellow eyes or skin (jaundice)
    • Upper-right abdominal pain (stomach pain)
    • Dark urine
    • Elevated liver enzymes (see Vytorin and Liver Problems)
 
  • Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever or feel ill, which may be signs of serious breakdown of muscle known as rhabdomyolysis
  • Muscle aches (see Vytorin and Muscle Aches)
  • Memory loss (see Vytorin and Memory Loss)
  • Depression (see Vytorin and Depression)
  • Significant, unexplained changes in the amount of urine you produce (which may be a sign of kidney problems)
  • Signs of pancreatitis, such as severe upper abdominal pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, such as:
     
    • A rash
    • Itching
    • Joint pain (see Vytorin and Joint Pain)
    • Anemia
    • Low white blood cell counts
    • Sensitivity to the sun
    • Fever and chills
    • Flushing
    • A general ill feeling
    • Hives
    • Wheezing or difficulty breathing
    • Swelling of the mouth, tongue, or throat.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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