... will all of this be over? So far 17 weeks and 2 days off Zocor. Feel 25% normal. Does anybody know what to expect?
Lupus erythematous-like syndrome, dermatomyositis ... How long after I stopped taking Zocor?
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- 24 Jun 2011 by Aggie262
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- zocor, dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus
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Added 24 Jun 2011:
I am female, 135 pounds and was put on 80 mg. Took drug for about 1 year, liver enzmes high, Doctor kept me on 80mg. Developed skin rash and muscle demage CPK level 3X normal. Off Zocor for 17 weeks 2 days. Beginning to feel better. Muscles still very weak, very litttle flexiblity, facial skin rash persistant. What can I expect?
Added 24 Jun 2011:
I am female, 135 pounds and was put on 80 mg. Took drug for about 1 year, liver enzmes high, Doctor kept me on 80mg. Developed skin rash and muscle demage CPK level 3X normal. Off Zocor for 17 weeks 2 days. Beginning to feel better. Muscles still very weak, very litttle flexiblity, facial skin rash persistant. What can I expect?
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