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A middle-aged woman sustained serious heart valve injury (i.e.
primary pulmonary hypertension) from taking a prescribed diet drug
Redux, which contains Fen/Phen. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced drug injury
firm who settled the case.
$2.5 Million Settlement
A wife and mother of two children died of a cerebral hemorrhage
after taking an over the counter diet drug diet drug containing
Ephedra. The deceased’s husband contacted our firm for help.
Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced product liability attorney who settled
the case.
$900,000 Settlement
We were co-counsel in a case involving a dietary supplement with
PPA. The client suffered a stroke and had a brain bleed that required
two surgeries. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced product liability attorney
who settled the case.
$ 750,000 Settlement
A teenager committed suicide after taking an anti-depressant drug
for several weeks. The young boy’s life was cut short just
one week before his birthday. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced product liability
attorney who settled the case.
$1.25 Million Settlement
Our client was the mother of a one year old child who was born with a complex cardiovascular condition. The child was diagnosed with arterial septal defect, ventricular septal defect and congestive heart failure, all conditions caused by the mother's use of Paxil during the first trimester of her pregnancy. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced drug injury firm who settled the case.
$800,000 Settlement
When Baycol was removed from the market in 2001, we were contacted by many Rhode Islanders who were injured by this medication. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced attorney in pharmaceutical litigation, who was successful in negotiating a multi-million dollar settlement for several clients.
$2 Million in total Settlements
Due to taking the drug zyprexa, a number of our clients developed type 2 diabetes as a side effect. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with a pharmaceutical litigation law firm, who was successful in negotiating a multi-million dollar settlement for our clients.
$3.8 Million in total
Settlements
A Connecticut man was diagnosed with Type II diabetes after using the medication, Zyprexa. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced attorney in pharmaceutical litigation, and the case was settled out of court.
$500,000 Settlement
Zocor Side Effects
Zocor (Simvastatin) 80mg Linked to Myopathy, Rhabdomyolysis
Zocor (generic name: simvastatin) has been linked to muscle damage known as Rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to kidney failure and death. If you or one of your loved ones have developed muscle or kidney damage due to Zocor 80mg, the personal injury attorneys at the law offices of d’Oliveira & Associates can help you. You may need to speak with an injury lawyer who can assist you in making important personal and legal decisions. If needed, an injury attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve by filing a lawsuit on your behalf.
On June 8th, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration recommended limiting the use of the 80mg dose of Zocor or its generic equivalent, simvastatin, due to an increased risk of muscle injuries myopathy and rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to kidney damage.
The FDA approved Zocor in December of 1991 to reduce the amount of cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood. Zocor (simvastatin) is a statin, a type of drug intended to improve blood cholesterol levels. The combination drug Vytorin is also linked to myopathy and rhabdomyolysis because it includes 80mg of simvastatin in its 10/80 dose.
The FDA’s warning informed consumers of a link between the high dosage of Zocor (80mg) and muscle injury. The muscle injury, also called myopathy, typically is a side effect associated with all statin drugs. However, Zocor 80mg presents a higher risk of muscle injury than do lower doses of Zocor/simvastatin and other statin drugs. In some cases, the myopathy can develop into rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to kidney damage. Kidney damage from rhabdomyolysis can cause kidney failure, which can be fatal.
Symptoms of myopathy, associated with the use of Zocor, include:
- Muscle pain
- Tenderness or weakness
- Elevated levels of the muscle enzyme found in blood (creatine kinase)
The risk of developing myopathy becomes greater as the dose of the statin used is increased. If simvastatin is used in combination with other drugs, the risk of developing muscle injury may also increase.
Myopathy in its most serious form is called rhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis occurs when a protein called myoglobin is released as muscle fibers break down. Kidneys can become damaged as a result of this myoglobin release.
Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis include:
- Dark or red urine
- Fatigue
- Muscle pain, tenderness, stiffness, or weakness
- Kidney failure
The risk of an individual developing rhabdomyolysis becomes greater if that person:
- Is age 65 or older
- Has low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism)
- Has poor kidney function
The development of kidney failure as a result of rhabdomyolysis can be fatal.
PLEASE SPEAK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE DISCONTINUING USE OF ZOCOR OR ANY OTHER PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
Contact the Law Offices of d'Oliveira & Associates
If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered serious injury or death as a result of taking the drug Zocor, you may want to speak with a personal injury attorney regarding a potential lawsuit. An injury lawyer familiar with new developments in the investigation of Zocor may be able to help you make important personal and legal decisions.
Please contact the law offices of d'Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 or fill out a contact form for a free legal consultation.