Rhabdomyolysis |
Rhabdomyolysis is a serious side effect of Baycol. Symptoms include:
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> What are my LEGAL RIGHTS regarding the Baycol recall?
> What should I do if I am taking Baycol?
> What should I do if I am taking Baycol and gemfibrozil (Lopid)?
> How do I know if I am having this serious reaction (rhabdomyolysis) to Baycol?
> What should I do if I think I'm having this reaction (rhabdomyolysis) to Baycol?
> Will I have any problems if I stop Baycol?
> Are there any alternatives to Baycol?
> Do the other statins have the same safety
> If you, or a family member, have experienced adverse side effects as
a result of taking Baycol. To speak with a Baycol Attorney, please CONTACT
US and find out your legal rights regarding this recall.
> Baycol received FDA approval in 1997 in
the U.S. Classified as a statin , a cholesterol-
lowering drug, Baycol was used for the treatment of high cholesterol. Since Baycol
was recalled off the market on August 8th, 700,000 Americans have used
the drug .
Baycol FAQ's - Baycol Information
FAQ's
provided by the Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research
- What
are my LEGAL RIGHTS regarding the Baycol recall?
- What
should I do if I am taking Baycol?
- What
should I do if I am taking Baycol and gemfibrozil (Lopid)?
- What
is rhabdomyolysis?
- How
do I know if I am having this serious reaction (rhabdomyolysis)
to Baycol?
- What
should I do if I think I'm having this reaction (rhabdomyolysis)
to Baycol?
- What
is Baycol used for?
- Will
I have any problems if I stop Baycol?
- Are
there any alternatives to Baycol?
- Do
the other statins have the same safety concerns as Baycol?
What
should I do if I am taking Baycol?
If you are taking Baycol, contact your physician to discuss alternative medications.
If you are taking Baycol and experience muscle pain, discontinue Baycol immediately
and contact your physician for further advice.
What
should I do if I am taking Baycol and gemfibrozil (Lopid)?
If you are taking Baycol and gemfibrozil (LOPID), discontinue the Baycol immediately
and contact your physician for further advice.
What
is rhabdomyolysis?
Rhabdomyolysis is a very rare condition where serious muscle damage results
in release of muscle cell contents into the bloodstream. On very rare instances,
rhabdomyolysis may result in kidney damage and other organ damage, which may
be fatal.
How
do I know if I am having this serious reaction (rhabdomyolysis) to
Baycol?
Patients who develop rhabdomyolysis often have muscle aches involving their
calves, back, or their entire body. Weakness, fever, nausea, vomiting, and
passing of dark urine may accompany the pain.
What
should I do if I think I’m having this reaction (rhabdomyolysis)
to Baycol?
Stop taking Baycol immediately, and call your physician if you feel you are
having reactions to the drug.
What
is Baycol used for?
Baycol is a cholesterol-lowering drug belonging to a class of drugs known as “statins”.
It is prescribed to reduce your cholesterol and to reduce your risk of heart
disease.
Will
I have any problems if I stop Baycol?
If you were prescribed Baycol to lower your cholesterol, these levels may go
back to where they were before you received the drug. These changes will not
occur immediately but will most likely occur over a couple of days to weeks.
If you stop Baycol, be sure to consult your physician to discuss alternative
therapies for lowering your cholesterol.
Are
there any alternatives to Baycol?
There are five (5) other drugs in the same class (statins) available in the
U.S. market. They are atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin
(Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), and simvastatin (Zocor). There are also
other drugs approved for lowering cholesterol that are not statin drugs. You
should consult you physician to determine which treatment is right for you.
Do
the other statins have the same safety concerns as Baycol?
All statins have been associated with very rare reports of rhabdomyolysis.
These rare cases can occur when the drugs are used alone or in combination
with another lipid-lowering drug such as gemfibrozil. However, cases of fatal
rhabdomyolysis in association with Baycol use have been reported more frequently
than other approved statins.
What
are my legal rights regarding the Baycol recall?
If you, or a family member, have suffered from the effects of the Baycol recall
and would like to have your questions answered, please Contact
Us.