Simcor, Vytorin and Zocor Associated with Muscle Injury
Our Simcor, Vytorin and Zocor injury lawyers are investigating claims of severe muscle injury with use of the cholesterol drugs. The injury is called rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to kidney failure or death, when simvastatin containing drugs like Simcor, Vytorin and Zocor are used with amiodarone, a medication used to treat irregular heart beat.
Signs and Symptoms of Rhabdomyolysis
Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle fibers resulting in the release of muscle fiber contents (myoglobin) into the bloodstream. Some of these are harmful to the kidney and frequently result in kidney damage.
Symptoms of Rhabdomyolysis
Abnormal urine color (dark, red, or cola colored)
General weakness
Muscle stiffness or aching (myalgia)
Muscle tenderness
Weakness of the affected muscles
What The Public Needs To Know About
Simvastin Related Rhabdomyolysis
FDA Warns About Risk of Muscle Injury
Simvastatin interacts with amiodarone and can cause a rare muscle injury condition called rhabdomyolysis. This condition can lead to kidney failure and possibly death.
If you are taking amiodarone and a cholesterol-lowering drug product containing simvastatin, you should not take more than 20 mg of simvastatin each day because your risk of developing rhabdomyolysis increases.
If you are starting therapy with simvastatin, or your dose of simvastatin is being increased, contact your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of unexplained muscle injury, such as muscle cramps, pain, tenderness, stiffness or spasm.
Contact a Simcor, Vytorin and Zocor Injury Lawyer
If you or someone you love suffered from muscle injury a result of Simcor,Vytrorin and Zocor, you have valuable legal rights. Please fill out our online form or call 1 800 99 POTTS (1-800-997-6887) as soon as possible to discuss your case with one of our Simcor, Vytorin and Zocor injury lawyers.
