Rhabdomyolysis occurs when muscle cells are damaged and their contents break down and enter the blood. Some contents of muscle cells become toxic when released into the blood, and damage to the kidneys may occur. Rhabdomyolysis is rarely fatal; recently, however, over thirty patients taking Baycol have died from injuries caused by severe Rhabdomyolysis.

Individuals suffering from rhabdomyolysis commonly have muscle pain, which is often severe. This pain often occurs in the lower back and calves, as well as in the thigh and the upper extremities. Pain in the joints is also common. Patients may experience abnormally dark urine, general muscle tenderness and weakness, nausea, vomiting, fever, fatigue, and persistent headache.

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Patients who develop rhabdomyolysis often have darker than normal urine, sore muscles (often in the lower back or calves), weakened muscle(s), stiff or aching muscles, overall body fatigue, joint pain, seizures, and unintentional weight gain.

Patients who develop rhabdomyolysis often have muscle aches involving their calves, back, or their entire body. The pain may be accompanied by weakness, fever, nausea, vomiting, and passing of dark urine.