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Consult with your physician if you have questions concerning this medication.

What is Baycol®?
Baycol® is the brand name of cerivastatin ["seh-RIH-va STAH-tin"], a drug introduced in 1997 to help lower cholesterol. It is one of several drugs known as "statins" which help lower so-called "bad kind" of cholesterol (low density lipoproteins or "LDL"). It does this by promoting production of high density lipoproteins (HDL), the "good" cholesterol that lowers the artery-clogging risk of high levels of LDL.

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Why is it dangerous?
The FDA has linked Baycol to over 100 deaths total. About half of these cases involved patients who were given Baycol together with gemfibrozil ["jem FI-bro zil"], a drug that helps control different fatty substances in the bloodstream. Product labeling warned against possible drug interactions with gemfibrozil, but they continued to be prescribed together despite warnings that they should not. Regardless, Baycol has been responsible for deaths and dangerous health problems by itself. It can damage skeletal muscle and cause kidney toxicity in the form of rhabdomyolysis. This condition can lead to kidney failure and death.

What is rhabdomyolysis?
Rhabdomyolysis ["rab-do my OHL-uh-sis"] is a rare condition in which skeletal muscle is damaged and toxins are released into the bloodstream. It is sometimes seen in people who undergo extreme physical exertion, when muscles are pushed past the point of overwork. The muscles' breakdown releases myoglobin (a cell protein that contains iron), which then circulates in the blood. Myoglobin builds up in the kidneys to the point of toxicity. This is how Baycol has led to deadly kidney failure in a significant number of patients who were prescribed with it.

What are the warning signs?
Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis can include pain, muscle weakness, muscle tenderness, and muscle contractions. Other general warning signs include fever, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), nausea, vomiting, and/or dark urine color. It can ultimately lead to kidney failure and heart attack.

What has been done about this danger?
On August 8, 2001, Bayer voluntarily withdrew Baycol after four years on the market. All statins were recognized for carrying a slight risk of kidney complications, but after the FDA had received 31 reports of deaths linked to Baycol, it was found to carry a higher risk than all other statins on the market.

What should I do if I took Baycol?
Because Baycol has been proven to be so dangerous, your first step should be to contact your physician to ask what alternatives to Baycol may be right for you. If you were prescribed Baycol, even if you haven't noticed any symptoms, you may be due compensation for your exposure to these health risks.

Consult with your physician if you have questions concerning this medication. This article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute medical advice and should not be viewed as such. For medical advice, you should always consult with your physician.

Baycol® is a registered trademark of Bayer Corporation. The reference to the registered trademarks of Bayer Corporation is used here only for the purpose of identifying the product in question.

A Bales Professional Association is not affiliated with, sponsored by or associated with Bayer Corporation or the FDA.

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