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If you have been injured by Baycol, you need a qualified attorney in the  Florida Area who will provide personal attention to your case, contact Phares Heindl, a  Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and former chemical engineer with over twenty years experience. For a free evaluation of your case contact the Heindl Law Firm or email inquiry@heindllaw.com

Effective immediately, Bayer has discontinued the marketing and distribution of all dosage strengths of Baycol. Patients who are currently taking Baycol should have their Baycol discontinued and be switched to an alternative therapy." states E. Paul MacCarthy, MD of the Bayer Coopreration. Baycol was discontinued because its use is associated with Rhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis is a  condition where serious muscle damage results in release of muscle cell contents into the bloodstream .  Rhabdomyolysis may result in kidney damage and other organ damage which may be fatal.

               For additional information, please see the following:

                  Your questions answered on Baycol from FDA website

                  FDA talk paper on Bayers removal of Baycol

                  Bayer's letter to Physicans regarding Baycol

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