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Rhabdomyolysis Lawsuits

A serious and potentially fatal muscle condition, known as Rhabdomyolysis, could be caused a number of different prescription medications.

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Zetia and Vytorin Side Effects Not Linked to Cancer According to Study

Despite reports that emerged last year linking side effects of Vytorin and Zetia to an increased incidence of cancer, a new study suggests that the cholesterol drugs are not associated with an increased risk of cancer.

Rhabdomyolysis Warning Issued by FDA

The FDA issued an alert on Friday to remind doctors and the public about the risk of rhabdomyolysis, a rare and potentially fatal muscle condition, which could arise from the combined use of cholesterol drugs containing simvastatin, such as Zocor, Vytorin and Simcor, and heart drugs containing amiodarone, such as Cordarone and Pacerone.

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