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New Yorkers Beware of Zocor’s Risks

Have you or someone you know used or is currently using Zocor? If so, did you know that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a warning that the use of the cholesterol-lowering medication may increase the risk of muscle injury?

There are many types of muscle injuries, but high doses of Zocor, also referred to as simvastatin, may increase your risk of rhabdomyolysis. You probably aren’t familiar with this medical term, but you do need to know that rhabdomyolysis can be serious. This muscle injury can result in severe kidney damage, kidney failure and can be deadly.

If you are currently taking Zocor, you should consult with your doctor immediately. Your life could depend on it.

Perhaps you have been taking Zocor and believe that you are a victim of muscle injury due to the medication. You may be able to seek compensation to help you deal with the potential complications from suffering a muscle injury. You owe it to yourself and to your family to seek legal advice to help determine if you have a case.

If you or someone you know has been injured by a dangerous medication or defective drug, you should contact a Long Island personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine at (800) 734-9445.