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Zocor FAQ

While the FDA is still conducting clinical trials, it would appear as though Zocor taken in dosages of 80 mg causes more harm than good for those who take the cholesterol-lowering medication. As such, users of the Merck & Co. prescription medication may be left wondering what their options are if they've recently taken the drug, or were prescribed the drug in the past.

Q: I was prescribed Zocor, but not at 80 mg. Am I at any sort of health risk?

A: While the risk of myopathy leading to kidney damage is certainly a possibility, statistically you are much less likely to have sustained injury if taking any dose lower than 80 mg. In a FDA clinical trial, patients who took a 20 mg dosage of Zocor were affected by myopathy only 0.02% of the time, while patients taking the 80 mg dose were affected 0.53%, Even patients who took 40 mg doses were only affected 0.08% of the time, an indication that the 80 mg dosage of Zocor is the most dangerous amongst users, and by a wide margin.

Q: If the FDA has warned against high dosages of Zocor, why are doctors still prescribing it to their patients?

A: There is no one answer as to why a pharmaceutical company and tending physicians would continue to manufacture and prescribe a drug that is a danger to its users. Some people would make the claim that medical professionals and drug manufactures are simply placing profits before the well-being of their patients. However, at this point the FDA has warned against prescribing the drug, and a continuance to do so on the part of physicians could be considered reckless behavior.

Q: What are the side effects of taking Zocor at 80 mg?

A: Individuals who use a high dose of Zocor may experience abdominal cramps, suffer from gastrointestinal issues, and run the risk of acquiring an upper respiratory infection. However, most problematically, users of 80 mg dosages of Zocor experience an increased risk of sustaining muscle injury, including, muscle pain, tenderness, and weakness. Furthermore, the breaking down of muscle tissue can lead to the release of myoglobin in a condition known as rhabdomyolysis. In this condition, the kidneys sustain damage, could eventually fail, and the individual experiencing these side effects may eventually lose his or her life.

Q: What should I do if I am taking 80 mg of Zocor?

A: The best thing to do is to immediately discontinue use of the drug, and seek a second opinion from a different medical professional. In retaining the services of an experienced Zocor injury attorney at Anapol Schwartz, our skilled personal injury attorneys will ensure that your are given a fair medical opinion, will examine the circumstances under which you were prescribed 80 mg of Zocor in the first place, and will hold negligent parties who have contributed towards any adverse medical conditions accountable for their actions, seeking compensatory damages on your behalf on a court of law.

If you've suffered as the result of taking an 80 mg dose of Zocor, please don't hesitate to contact the Zocor injury law firm of Anapol Schwartz. For more information and a free evaluation of your Zocor injury case, please call us today at 1-866-735-2792.

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