The most common Crestor issues are minor, such as muscle aches and joint pain. Advocates point out that a bit of discomfort in exchange for lowering the potential for a cardiovascular issue due to high levels of LDL cholesterol is a small price to pay for better health overall and a longer life.
But then there are the more serious Crestor issues, many of which have prompted many a Crestor lawsuit. There’s Crestor diabetes, which has been known to appear in Crestor patients without any history or risk factor for diabetes. There is Crestor rhabdomyolysis, a rare but potentially disastrous condition characterized by the breaking down of muscle fibers that are then absorbed into the bloodstream.
Then there is immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM), an autoimmune myopathy that is associated with statin use. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes that like Crestor rhabdomyolysis, IMNM is also rare - but still worthy of a label update, which the FDA mandated in October of 2012.
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Statins such as Crestor have long since been proven to help lower levels of so-called “bad” LDL cholesterol thought to increase the prevalence of artery-clogging plagues. The FDA and the medical community have consistently viewed the safety profile of statins favorably, noting that the benefits outweigh the risks for the intended patients. However, statins, and Crestor in particular, have their critics. In 2004, the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen petitioned to have Crestor banned from the market. In 2015, its view hasn’t changed, and it’s still waiting.
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The manufacturer of Crestor, AstraZeneca PLC, noted in its Form 20-F filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) back in March that as of the end of 2014 there were no fewer than 707 plaintiffs with claims pending in California state court, with two additional claims pending in the Eastern District of Kentucky. In their Crestor lawsuits, plaintiffs allege the gamut in terms of Crestor issues, including diabetes mellitus, various cardiac injuries, rhabdomyolysis, and/or liver and kidney injuries allegedly related to Crestor side effects.
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Dr. switched me to generic Crestor, took for 1 1/2 months and had such bad muscle aches and pains that I stopped that. Have not told Dr. yet because he will be upset and just give another brand to take. I have a family history of heart issues, and have developed a slight heart issue with mild Coronary Artery Disease but my Triglycerides and cholestrol only a bit high.
Of course i don't want to die yet but I know this stuff may help one thing but cause many others - so I must find an alternate way to deal with this.
Knowledgeable Dr of Chiropractic I trust - suggested Red Rice Yeast but must take CQ10 together Red Rice Yeast is a natural form of a statin.
I will try this and see how I feel after awhile to determine what is best for my quality of life I have left at 65 and beyond.
I know I have already lost muscle I can see it and feel it everyday.
Yes we each have to way what options are best for us but these prescription drugs are given as "one size fits all" and we are each unique. So this doesn't work for me while I have options.
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