Additional Benefits Found with Statins may not Override Zocor Side Effects
Statins are a category of drugs used to treat high cholesterol levels in some patients. Throughout their use, some other possible benefits have been found with the drugs as well, although potentially serious Zocor side effects may outweigh the potential advantages of the medications for many users. In fact, Zocor side effects have become severe enough for some patients that… Read more »
Zocor Diabetes Risk?
Zocor lawsuits may soon be filed on behalf of people who develop diabetes while using the popular cholesterol drug. Statins linked to diabetes Last month, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a study that found people using high dose statins were 12 percent more likely to develop diabetes than people who use lower doses of drugs such… Read more »
Patients Seeking Legal Advice About Zocor
People who take all Zocor dosages may have good reason to seek out a lawyer for Zocor lawsuit advice. The popular cholesterol drug has been linked to a host of serious muscle problems. A Zocor lawyer is best equipped to review a patient’s experience and determine if his or her injuries qualify as compensable adverse effects. High doses lead to… Read more »
FDA Announcement Ignites Hope for Zocor Settlements
Zocor settlements may be a real possibility for millions of Americans who used the blockbuster drug in the treatment of high cholesterol and heart disease. Earlier this month, the FDA warned that high doses of Zocor and generic simvastatin may cause muscle injury, or myopathy. The drug has also been linked to muscle pain, tenderness, weakness and a rare but… Read more »
