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Rhabdomyolysis - Articles
Simvastatin + Amiodarone = Bad Combination
by
Alan T.
Posted
Fri 03 Oct 2008 11:31am
New warning from USFDA on 080808 : When simvastatin is used with amiodarone, the patient will be exposed to higher risk of getting rhabdomyolysis.
Amiodarone is used to control a heart rhythm problem and simvastatin is used to lower cholesterol.
Cordarone (amiodarone) tab 200mg
RhabdomyolysisThe breakdown of muscle fibers resulting
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Slight Detour
by
Kelly Ridgway
Posted
Fri 22 May 2009 11:45pm
As you have all probably figured out, I had some health issues during and after the race and have been hospitalized with Rhabdomyolysis.
I'm doing well and the doctor says there has been no permanent damage to my kidneys or my liver. I'll be released in a couple of days and will write up a race report soon.
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Recent Tylenol WarningsHit Home With This Dad
by
Brett ..
Posted
Sat 13 Sep 2008 3:04pm
Shortly after Seth’s first birthday, I was hospitalized for a week with a relatively rare condition called rhabdomyolysis. That’s quite a mouthful, isn’t it?
Probably... could find about rhabdomyolysis and side effects from acetaminophen. There was tons on the first, virtually nothing on the latter.
Until now. In the last few months, there have
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Statin agents and muscle aches
by
Dr. William D.
Posted
Fri 12 Sep 2008 8:52am
and frightening. It commonly shows up as gradually diminishing strength with exercise. Strength usually returns promptly upon stopping the offending drug.
"Rhabdomyolysis", or true muscle.... But in reality, rhabdomyolysis is unusual. I've personally seen it twice, both in people sick for other reasons.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplementation has been a godsend for us. At least
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Statin Myopathy
by
Dr. B G
Posted
Tue 14 Oct 2008 4:08am
or myalgias to muscle necrosis and fatal rhabdomyolysis. Statins may also cause an autoimmune myopathy requiring immunosuppressive treatment. The mechanisms of statin myotoxicity are unclear. If unrecognized in its early manifestations, complications from continued statin therapy may lead to rhabdomyolysis and death. Risk factors for myotoxicity include
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Zocor May Increase Muscle Injury Risk
by
MedNews
Posted
Fri 19 Mar 2010 4:36pm
of developing muscle injury, including rhabdomyolysis, for patients when they are prescribed and use higher doses of this drug. Rhabdomyolysis is the most serious form of myopathy and can
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Hydroxycut is Out
by
Blake H.
Posted
Mon 04 May 2009 4:13pm
problems reported include seizures; cardiovascular disorders; and rhabdomyolysis, a type of muscle damage that can lead to other serious health problems such as kidney failure
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6 days to Squaw Valley, but who's counting.......?
by
Kelly Ridgway
Posted
Fri 22 May 2009 11:45pm
Well, the time is almost here. The 34th running of the Western States 100 mile endurance run. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. Anything can happen out there, and I hope for a good race without any major issues. At Wasatch last year, I got Rhabdomyolysis and spent a few months wondering if I would ever race again. One Doctor told me
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