Baycol
Side Effects
While
many statins (of which Baycol is one type) have proved
very effective without serious side effects, Baycol
had to be taken off the market due to its dangerous
side effects. The most serious of these Baycol side
effects is a disease called Rhabdomyolysis.
 Rhabdomyolysis
Rhabdomyolysis
is a disease of the muscle cells that involves myoglobin,
a protein found in skeletal muscle. When the skeletal
muscle is damaged, myoglobin is released into the bloodstream.
Normally, the kidneys would filter out the myoglobin.
However, if too much myoglobin is in the bloodstream,
it can block the blood flow to the kidneys and impair
its ability to function. In extreme cases, it can result
in kidney failure. CONTACT
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The
shift of body fluids that accompanies this process can
send the body into shock. If certain steps are not taken,
kidney failure can result in death.
Rhabdomyolysis
normally affects a very small number of people. However,
the incidence of Rhabdomyolysis increases significantly
in the presence of Baycol and other statins. Of particular
danger is the combination of Baycol and another drug,
gemfibrozil. CONTACT
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Signs
of Rhabdomyolysis
- Sore,
aching muscles
- Weakened
muscles or body fatigue
- Pain
in the joints
- Darkened
urine
- Seizure
- Unintentional
weight gain
Risk
factors of Rhabdomyolysis
- The
use of Baycol together with gemfibrozil
- High
dosage use of Baycol (higher than 0.4 mg tablets)
- The
use of a statin drug
- Overall
body fatigue
- Body
exertion
- The
use of narcotics (amphetamines, PCP, cocaine, heroin,
etc.)
- A
drug overdose
- Alcoholism
- Ischemia
- Sunstroke
- Seizures
- A
traumatic event
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Other
Baycol Side Effects
- Peripheral
neuropathy: the loss of sensation in the hands and
feet.
- Gastrointestinal
side effects
- Allergic
reactions
- Problems
with liver enzymes that can cause hepatitis-like conditions.
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