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There has been controversy surrounding the safety of Crestor (rosuvastatin). Crestor belongs to a class of medications known as statins, which are designed to lower cholesterol levels. Data has suggested that Crestor and other statins might increase a person’s risk of certain heart problems, including cardiomyopathy and heart failure.

The increased risk of heart failure and cardiomyopathy is thought to be linked to a depletion of coenzyme Q10 levels. The depletion of coenzyme Q10 has been linked to an increased severity of heart failure. It is believed that statins deplete this nutrient, which might result in an increased risk of heart failure in certain patients.

Heart Failure Information

Heart failure, also known as congestive heart failure, means the heart is unable to pump the right amount of blood the body needs. There are two different types of heart failure:

• Acute heart failure, which comes on suddenly
• Chronic heart failure, which refers to an ongoing condition

Patients with either form of heart failure will experience similar symptoms, but those with acute heart failure will have more severe symptoms that come on suddenly. The most common symptoms of heart failure include:

• Unexplained weakness and fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet
• Swelling in the stomach
• Sudden weight gain (water retention)
• Nausea
• Lack of appetite
• Concentration problems
• Rapid, irregular heartbeat
• Inability to exercise

If you are taking Crestor and begin to experience any of these symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately. Complications associated with heart failure include:

• Liver damage
• Kidney failure
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Heart valve problems

Heart failure is a life threatening condition. Symptoms can be controlled with proper treatment. In more severe cases, patients will require heart transplantation.

Consult a Crestor Lawyer

To date, there is no direct connection between Crestor and heart problems. Our defective drug lawyers have taken a special interest in this issue, however, and are available to investigate potential claims involving Crestor and heart failure. If you or a loved one has suffered from worsened heart failure while taking Crestor, you should speak with an attorney about the possibility of receiving financial compensation. For more information, contact us today.

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