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What is Crestor?

Crestor and the generic alternative rosuvastatin are medications used to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, lower “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides and raise “good” cholesterol in the blood. Rosuvastatin works by reducing the amount of cholesterol which is made by the liver. When fats and cholesterol accumulate along the walls of your arteries, blood flow and oxygen supply around the body is decreased. Crestor should be taken alongside lifestyle changes such as eating a low-fat diet, exercising, losing weight if overweight and stopping smoking if necessary.

Always read the patient information and instructions carefully before using this medication. Follow your doctor’s directions.

• Take rosuvastatin orally either with or without food. It is typically taken once daily.
• Swallow Crestor capsules whole. Do not chew or crush the capsules. If you do have trouble swallowing the capsules whole, you may open the capsule and sprinkle the medication onto a teaspoon of applesauce and swallow the mixture without chewing.
• Your rosuvastatin dosage is based on your medical condition, age, race, response to treatment and other medications which you might take.
• Antacids which contain magnesium or aluminum can reduce the absorption of Crestor and shouldn’t be taken within two hours of taking this medication.
• Crestor is most effective when it is taken regularly. Try to take this medication at the same time each day and continue taking Crestor even when you feel well.
• Follow your doctor’s advice about diet and exercise. It can take up to four weeks before you feel the full benefit of rosuvastatin.

Make sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• If you have any drug or other allergies.
• Which other prescription and non-prescription medications you currently take.
• Your medical history especially of liver disease, kidney disease or alcohol use.

Also be aware that:

• You should limit your alcohol intake while taking rosuvastatin. Daily use of alcohol can increase your risk of liver problems.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of Crestor.
• Crestor must not be used during pregnancy as it may harm an unborn baby. Ask your doctor about reliable forms of birth control.
• Rosuvastatin passes into breast milk and breast feeding is not recommended while using this medication.

Common Crestor side effects may include but are not limited to:

• Headache or stomach pain.
• Nausea.
• Muscle aches or weakness.

Contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects of rosuvastatin:

• Unexplained muscle pain, weakness or tenderness.
• Memory problems or confusion.
• Signs of liver problems such as dark urine, jaundice, loss of appetite, tiredness or upper stomach pain.
• Signs of an allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing or a swelling of your face, lips or throat.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Crestor?

If you miss a dose of this medication, take it as soon as you remember. If you are more than 12 hours late, skip your missed dose. Do not take extra medication to make up for a missed dose.

How long does it take Crestor to work?

It can take up to four weeks before you feel the full benefit of rosuvastatin.