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Has anyone been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) after t...

Posted at 3:36 PM on Mar 31, 2008 by trose34, #28857
Has anyone been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) after taking Zocor? My mother was just diagnosed and we feel it could be due to the medication. She is/was also taking Toprol.
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Reply 5 months ago on Apr 17, 2008 by pcormier, #7337

My husband was diagnosed with ALS in February, 2007. I am convinced it is due to his taking Zocor for 12 months (Nov. 05 to Nov. 06). While he took Zocor he did not feel well and had horrible muscle cramps in his left foot. After ten months of Zocor his symptoms began with foot drop in his left foot. He is now 59, can barely walking with canes, and is losing any strength in his hands.

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