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New research indicates kidney damage can be added to the list of Zocor side effects. A Zocor lawsuit may appropriate for some victims of injury – contact a Zocor lawyer for more information... Read more »

Numerous patients have suffered significant Crestor side effects and subsequently filed a Crestor lawsuit against AstraZeneca. A new study links the cholesterol-lowering medication to an increased risk of acute kidney failure. According to the researchers, those who use Crestor and other statins have a 34 percent increased risk of the complication. A Crestor lawyer can help patients obtain compensatory damages... Read more »

Patients who take statins like Crestor to control their cholesterol levels may be at an increased risk for Crestor side effects. These may include muscle wasting, diabetes, kidney failure, and heart problems. According to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, doctors are prescribing these medications even to patients who may not need them. Those who suffer serious side effects may benefit from a consultation with a Crestor lawyer. Plaintiffs in Crestor lawsuits typically claim that the manufacturer, AstraZeneca, have over-promoted the medication while downplaying the risks... Read more »

Patients who take the cholesterol-lowering medication Zocor may experience adverse side effects. Reported complications include muscle injury and muscle wasting (called "rhabdomyolysis"), diabetes, and liver damage. Patients who experience serious injuries may be able to recover damages in Zocor lawsuits. The FDA has issued several safety communications and warnings concerning Zocor side effects, but has not yet issued a Zocor recall. They have stated that they believe the benefits of the drug for heart patients outweigh the risks... Read more »

A new study suggests Zocor and other statins may reduce the recurrence of aggressive breast cancers. Nonetheless, a significant amount of patients are filing a Zocor lawsuit, alleging the drug prompted the onset of rhabdomyolysis, a muscle disease. A Zocor muscle injury lawyer can help plaintiffs establish liability if they have experienced any of the negative side effects of Zocor... Read more »