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Zocor® Muscle Damage

The cholesterol-lowering medication Zocor® has been linked to an increased risk of muscle damage in some users. The muscle damage is known as rhabdomyolysis and can lead to severe kidney damage, kidney failure, and even death.

After reviewing data from a large clinical trial, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned, “There is an increased risk of muscle injury in patients taking the highest approved dose of the cholesterol-lowering medication, Zocor (simvastatin) 80mg, compared to patients taking lower doses of simvastatin, and possibly other drugs in the ‘statin’ class.”

What Kinds of Muscle Damage Are Associated with Zocor?

The class of drugs Zocor belongs to is known as “statins.” These drugs are supposed to lower the levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins, also known as LDLs) and increase levels of “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins, or HDLs).

Rhabdomyolysis, the severe condition associated with Zocor use, is essentially the breakdown of muscle fibers in the body. These broken down muscle fibers are released into the bloodstream and can be extremely harmful to the kidneys.

Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis include:
  • abnormal urine color (dark, red, or brown)
  • general weakness
  • joint pain
  • muscle stiffness or aching (myalgia)
  • muscle tenderness
  • seizures
  • unintentional weight gain

What Should I Do if I Took Zocor and Suffered Side Effects?

If you or someone you care about took Zocor and experienced serious side effects, or if you were diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, contact our law firm immediately. We’re working to help Zocor muscle damage victims get the help they need and the compensation they deserve. Call or fill out a free online consultation to learn how we may be able to help.

Zocor® is a registered trademark of Merck & Co., Inc., and is used here only to identify the product in question.

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