What is Crestor?

CRESTOR (rosuvastatin calcium) is a prescription drug belonging to a group of medicines — called statins — that are used to treat high cholesterol. Along with diet, CRESTOR lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol and raises HDL (good) cholesterol. And now CRESTOR, along with diet, is also proven to slow the progression of atherosclerosis, as part of a treatment plan to lower cholesterol in adults with high cholesterol. Athero is the buildup of plaque in your arteries over time. High cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol, can contribute to the progression of athero. Some people can manage their cholesterol through lifestyle changes like diet and exercise.
How To Take Crestor?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Take this medication with a full glass of water. Crestor is usually taken once a day. You may take the medicine with or without food. Take Crestor at the same time each day. It is important to use rovustatin regularly to get the most benefit.
Crestor Side Effects
CRESTOR® (rosuvastatin calcium) may cause side effects in some people. The most common side effects of CRESTOR are muscle pain, constipation, weakness, stomach pain, and nausea. These side effects are usually mild and tend to go away after a short time. For a complete list of side effects, see the full Prescribing Information for CRESTOR.

Safety Information

In adults, CRESTOR is prescribed along with diet for lowering high cholesterol. Crestor is also prescribed along with diet to slow the progression of atherosclerosis (the buildup of plaque in arteries) as part of a treatment plan to lower cholesterol to goal. Crestor has not been determined to prevent heart disease, heath attack, or strokes. CRESTOR is not right for everyone, including anyone who has previously had an allergic reaction to Crestor, anyone with lover problems, or women who are nursing, pregnant, or who may become pregnant. Your doctor will do blood tests before and during treatment with Crestor to monitor your liver function. Unexplained muscle pain and weakness could be a sign of a rare but serious side effects and should be reported to your doctor right away.