Crestor Lawsuits for Heart Attacks
AstraZeneca is the maker of the cholesterol-lowering statin drug called Crestor.
Hundreds of thousands of people are currently being put on Crestor to lower cholesterol, but are these people investigating the side effects of Crestor or the potential class action lawsuits that may take place for people injured from taking Crestor? There may be cash settlements from a Crestor lawsuit if you were injured.
Dangerous or serious side effects of Crestor:
Unfortunately, Crestor, like other statins, can have life-threatening side effects that are downplayed by the savvy Crestor literature and advertising campaigns. Such possible contraindications as cardiomyopathy, kidney toxicity, rhabdomyolysis, and myopathy are touted as very "rare" and thus ignored by many patients. (For the people who experience these horrible side effects, "rare" is a meaningless term.)
However, in recent years, the Crestor side effects (and even the clinical trials that led to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Crestor) have started to come to light.
Other Crestor Side effects may include:
- Cardiomyopathy (deterioration of the function of the myocardium)
- Heart Attack or Heart Failure
- Rhabdomyolysis (which is serious muscle breakdown)
- Ventricular dysfunction, (failure of the ventricular to relax)
People Ask: Should I take Crestor?
When you receive the news that your cholesterol is higher than it should be, it can be devastating. You try to eat right and exercise, but your HDL and LDL numbers never seem to budge. At this point, your well-meaning physician might suggest that you take a cholesterol-lowering statin, such as the AstraZeneca brand "Crestor." Feeling at the end of your rope and remembering that you read somewhere that Crestor was "safe" and you agree to try the pills, hoping that they will be a "miracle cure." After all, that's how they are marketed, aren't they?
Concerned about the renal effects of Crestor, some people have been openly weighing the options between taking a statin or accepting a higher cholesterol number. (For instance, is high cholesterol "normal"? Have we fallen victim to high-end marketing tactics?)
In fact, in 2003, Public Citizen (a consumer advocacy group) filed a Citizen's Petition with the FDA suggesting that Crestor be removed from the market. Though the courts did not pass a judgement in favor of Public Citizen (thus allowing Crestor to remain a legally prescribed medication), the case brought to light the fact that statins like Crestor can and do cause serious problems in many patients who take them.
Like Public Citizen and those it advocates, we are also concerned about Crestor. That's why we encourage you to come forward and contact us if you've had a problem with Crestor or any other statin. Even if your side effect seems "livable," we want to hear about it, not to embarrass or "out" your condition, but to make the drug world safer for everyone.
You can contact us toll free any time of the day or night for a free Crestor legal consultation. Together, we'll win the battle against Crestor and other statins that have decreased the quality of life for many people. If you've experienced any of the side effects listed above - contact our Crestor Lawyers today.
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bernardo montenegrosays: 2011-12-19 22:36:57
As soon as I began taking Crestor-10 mg from astrazeneca one month ago,my heart beats are irregular,some times stop for a few seconds,I have arritmia an pump very hard, what can I do, that medication is killing me and the doctor say all that is normal..........?
Charlene Perrysays: 2011-10-22 10:29:03
Ever since I took Crestor I started having heart and liver problems. I have since stopped taking them but I still have the liver and heart problems.
Scott Linnellsays: 2011-09-21 15:22:43
About 3 yrs ago i was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy,following a doctors appointment due to severe fatigue.I had undergone some testing and one being a cathiderization i believe is the term,they did exploratory surgey and found that with all the test it was confirmed that i was suffering from cardiomyopathy.I under went surgery and had a pacemaker defribulator implant to help regulate the loss of the heart functions,my left branching as they say was not properly charging.As well as damage heart muscle.I have also been experiencing a lot of muscle pain and aches,my legs, shoulders,hands,chest tightning and more fatigue.I was on Lipitor prior to the Crestor,the crestor i had started prior to or just after finding out about my heart condition.And that has been 3+ yrs now on the crestor which after i was informed of the side affects and put 2 and 2 together i have stopped taking the Crestor about a month ago.I am in the process of looking into when i had started the Crestor.However i lost my job due to the cardiomyopathy and also was forced in to early retirement i am only 43.I also lost my life insurnce and i have a wife and 3 children my daughter whom is 6 now and was diagnosed with downs syndrome at birth,who requires a lot of special needs.I am also facing forclosure since my healt started to deteriorate can only work a few hrs if want but my life and health have not been the same I was also put on a C-pap machine which was supposed to help with sleeping.I would like to know if this Crestor has anything to do with my sudden health issues as well as the lipitor.Thank you, Scott
gurtha davissays: 2011-08-17 20:57:20
i took crestor off and on i had leg cramps chest pain sometimes then i stop taking for a few months iwould back to doctor and would say cholesterol high take crestor again i have some right now from 2010 i don't take
P croftsays: 2011-06-28 19:20:25
I was on crestor for about 5 weeks and have hyporthroidsim. I have muscel weakness, fall, sstumble, can't button, have difficulty raising my arms, grasping, using keys. I have been off crestor 3 months and getting worse.
Judy Georgesays: 2011-06-10 10:01:16
My Dr prescribed Crestor, and I had chest pains and leg pains in my muscules. I called my Dr and explained.He took me off of Crestor. I could feel my inner chest cavity tighting up. I could feel my heart beating too. Prior to taking crestor, I never felt my heart beating like it was.
Diana Robertssays: 2010-07-12 04:28:33
I believe I suffered serious side effects from Crestor although my doctor did not confirm it. My symptoms were those associated with Rhabdomyolosis starting with muscle pain in my legs, arms, neck and back and most significant rusty urine and finally mild heart failure. I was told that the rusty colored urine can be caused by many things and the heart failure (swollen ankles, difficulty breathing and fluid in my lungs)was caused from high blood pressure which I am being treated for and has been under control for many years. One month has passed since, I stopped using Crestor but the pain in my legs and arms still exist. If my situation seems to be related to Crestor I would be most interested in hearing from you. Thank you, Diana Roberts
Douglas brownsays: 2010-06-29 16:39:55
I was just wondering about any actions taken against them with regards to crestcor as my mother took it for many years and had alot of those side effects... the end result she died her system could not filter the toxins in her system any more and her liver shut down completely