Many patients who suffer from high cholesterol are prescribed regular doses of Crestor: a drug designed to lower levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol, while raising levels of good (HDL) cholesterol in the body.
Unfortunately, Crestor – and other statin drugs like it – also decreases an important chemical in the body that is key to proper muscle function. As a result, many patients who use Crestor have experienced life-threatening heart problems like cardiomyopathy: the deterioration of the heart muscle.
Since before Crestor was first approved by the FDA, doctors and consumer protection groups have called for it to be banned, citing inadequate clinical studies, ineffectual results, and the risk of serious side effects.
Apart from cardiomyopathy, Castor has also been linked to:
- Kidney failure
- Liver dysfunction
- General muscle and skeletal myopathy
- Fluid build-up in the lungs and legs
If you or someone you know has suffered injury due to long-term use of Crestor or another statin drug, you may be entitled to compensation. Don’t hesitate to contact an experienced pharmaceutical injury lawyer in your area today.
