ClassAction.org is currently investigating claims on behalf of patients who have been diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis after taking any of the following medications: Zocor (80mg), Vytorin 10/80, or the generic simvastatin (80mg). Rhabdomyolysis is a life-threatening muscle condition, which can lead to kidney damage, kidney failure, and death. In March 2010, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Zocor (80mg) can put patients at risk for this potentially dangerous condition. Since that time, ClassAction.org has been providing legal help and information to patients with Zocor rhabdomyolysis claims.
Zocor is a medication that lowers cholesterol by blocking the production of cholesterol in the body. Zocor is manufactured by Merck. The recent FDA warning reported that patients taking 80mg doses of Zocor have a risk of developing rhabdomyolysis that is fifty times greater than those taking the 20mg dose. In addition, the FDA stated that patients taking Vytorin 10/80 (a combination drug that contains Zocor) and the generic drug simvastatin (80mg) are also at risk for this Zocor side effect.
Rhabdomyolysis is a severe form of muscle damage that is characterized by the rapid destruction of skeletal muscle. This can result in the release of muscle fiber contents into the bloodstream, which can lead to kidney damage, kidney failure, and death. Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis include the following: muscle aches and pains, muscle weakness, stiffness and tenderness of muscles, and darkening of urine.
If you have taken Zocor (80mg), Vytorin 10/80 or simvastatin (80mg) and your doctor has diagnosed you with rhabdomyolysis, you may be eligible to participate in a Zocor rhabdomyolysis lawsuit. ClassAction.org is currently offering a Free Case Evaluation for patients who have been diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis after taking any of these medications. A Zocor attorney can advise you of your legal rights and determine if you are entitled to financial compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, or any other types of damages.
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