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Statin
Drugs: Baycol, Zocor, Lipitor
Statin drugs are a class of drugs that effectively lower cholesterol
levels by blocking enzymes that are essential to cholesterol production.
The typical patient using statin drugs has extremely high cholesterol
levels and has extreme difficulty lowering his or her cholesterol
by non-medication means such as exercise and diet.
Statin
Drug Side Effects
Statin cholesterol medications have the following side effects:
· Fever
· Muscle Cramps
· Stomach Pain
· Fatigue
· Constipation
· Diarrhea
· Dizziness
· Gas
· Skin rash
· Nausea
Since
statin drugs keep potentially lethal cholesterol levels in check,
many people consider the side
effects a small price to pay. The side effects are rarely serious,
and most people accept the mild discomfort associated with them.
Patients
have used many Statin drugs such as Lipitor (Pfizer Pharmaceuticals)
and Zocor (Merck Pharmaceuticals) with few side effects. Baycol
offers no significant advantage over Lipitor or Zocor for reducing
cholesterol levels or decreasing side effects.
Baycol
Replacements
If you have taken Baycol, consult with a physician and ask about
replacing Baycol with another statin drug.
Several options are available to you, and your doctor can help choose
the most appropriate statin drug for your needs.
If
you have suffered any injuries as a result of Baycol you many be
entitled to compensation. Consult with a lawyer about your legal
rights.
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