The Food and Drug Administration has issued multiple warnings about the risk of side effects associated with the use of the cholesterol-lowering drug Crestor. Patients taking Crestor may face an increased risk of cardiomyopathy, diabetes, kidney problems or other serious side effects.

Crestor is part of a class of drugs known as statins, which are usually prescribed to help patients with high cholesterol. Other statin drugs include Lipitor, Zocor, Mevacor and Pravachol. Crestor is the second most commonly prescribed statin in the US, behind Lipitor.

Research published in The Lancet has revealed that Crestor users may be more likely to develop cardiomyopathy or other heart problems from taking the drug. Studies about the side effects of Crestor have also linked the drug to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and kidney problems. The FDA has issued warnings about the risks of both diabetes and kidney problems from taking Crestor.

According to new treatment guidelines, some doctors are now prescribing Crestor to patients with no history of cholesterol problems, despite the side effects risk documented by researchers. Patients who took the drug to treat or prevent cholesterol problems and experience serious side effects may be eligible to file a Crestor lawsuit and receive compensation for their injuries.

If you or a loved one were diagnosed with cardiomyopathy or other heart problems, diabetes or kidney problems after taking Crestor, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit. To receive a free legal consultation, contact the lawyers at Hissey Kientz, LLP by calling our toll-free hotline at 1-866-275-4454, or by filling out the free contact form located on this page.