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Tricor

Richard of Tarpon Springs, FL November 11, 2008

After taking TriCor for one week I developed severe lower back, hip, and leg pain. This medication was prescribed because of high tryglisorides. I stoped taking the medication and went to my Doctor. He told me I was wrong, He stated Tricor was perfectly safe and my problem was not caused by the meds.

I went on line and found posts by people who had taken this medication and suffered similar problems. I refused to take this medication, my Doctor gives me a hard time but I will not take it. I Had serious leg and hip pain for about six months. It's been one year since I started the drug. Stretching is very importent and helps relive pain. TriCor and meds of this nature can be very dangerous to some people.

Sabrina of Los Lunas, NM July 2, 2008

After being on Tricor for only 4 days, I was having horrible lower back pain. I went off Tricor and within one day my back felt 110% better.

Stephanie of New Castle, DE June 26, 2008

Now into third year of side effects from taking Tricor-dibilitating pain in legs, knees, arms; associated weakness. 2 1/2-3 years later two Drs. repeatedly treating me for excruciating pain were also treating my high trigliceride levels with tricor. Have been off Tricor and other cholesterol meds since February; pain still no better and according to the pain clinic I now go to (after going through multiple testing; seeing rheumatologists; alternate pain clinic; MRIs, Ultra sounds; CAT scans, physical therapy) muscle damage may take a minimum of six months med-free to feel any better but pain may be permanent.

Life as I knew it is ruined. Sitting here in tears typing this because my legs hurt so bad. Can you tell me if there has ever been a suit mentioned against Abbott Laboratories due to pain/damage caused by Tricor? ANY help you could give me would be wonderful. I look forward to hearing from you.

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