What is Baycol?
Cerivastatin is sold and marketed under the name Baycol by Bayer AG. Baycol is another drug that falls under the category known as "statins." Statins are prescribed to those who suffer from high cholesterol levels. Studies have indicated that high levels of cholesterol may be a major contributing factor to the cause of cardiovascular disease. As a result, statins have been widely prescribed to patients suffering from high levels of cholesterol in order to help reduce the risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. Statins are designed to help lower high cholesterol levels by blocking an enzyme in the body that is involved in the creation of cholesterol. Other statins on the market include Mevacor, Provachol, Zocor, Lescol, Lipitor, and Crestor.
Baycol Side Effects
Similarly to other drugs in the statin class, some takers of Baycol have developed severe muscle damage and a condition called rhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis entails the breaking down of muscle tissue, which can release high levels of chemicals into the bloodstream. This condition could lead to kidney failure and is potentially fatal. Patients who take statins should be mindful of the symptoms of rhabdomyolysis, which may include muscle pain, weakness, fever, dark urine, nausea, and vomiting.
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Recall of Baycol
In 2001, Bayer voluntarily withdrew Baycol from the market after the FDA received reports of 31 deaths associated with the side effect of rhabdomyolysis in patients who had been prescribed Baycol. Research shows that while all drugs in the statin class carry the risk of rhabdomyolysis, the number of Baycol users who were stricken with rhabdomyolysis appeared to be much higher when compared to the number of patients who were prescribed other statins on the market. The increased risk of rhabdomyolysis from Baycol was even higher amongst elderly patients and those patients who were taking larger doses of Baycol. An elevated risk also existed for those patients who were prescribed gemfibrozil, a lipid-regulating drug marketed by Pfizer as Lopid, while also taking Baycol. After Baycol was withdrawn from the market by Bayer, physicians were advised to move their patients onto one of the other statins still available on the market which posed a lower risk of developing rhabdomyolysis.
Questions and Consultations
If you or a family member has used the prescription drug Baycol and noticed adverse side effects, such as rhabdomyolysis, you should contact a physician immediately. If you would like to discuss your rights, are interested in more information on Baycol litigation, or if you have information about the cases that you would like to share with us, please fill out the short evaluation form below and a member of Seeger Weiss LLP’s experienced staff will call you to discuss your potential rights concerning Baycol. Attorney consultations incur no obligation on your part and all initial consultations are free of charge and do not create an attorney-client relationship. Seeger Weiss LLP has office locations in both New York and New Jersey and its attorneys practice in courts throughout the country.
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