Zocor’s Serious Health Risks

March 13, 2010

The cholesterol drug Zocor can cause serious muscle damage and potential kidney damage in its users. The Food and Drug Administration reported that the highest available dose of Zocor can cause these serious effects during usage. Patients taking 80 milligrams of Zocor are at a higher risk of developing these responses. “The risks include rhabdomyolysis, a form of muscle damage that can lead to kidney damage or failure, and death”, reports the Associated Press.

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