Crestor Helps Treat the Following Conditions:

High Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in all the cells of the body. While the body produces it naturally, it is also present in certain foods. Cholesterol travels through the body via the arteries, in small packages made of fats and protein.

Though necessary for healthy heart function, high levels of the so-called “bad cholesterol" – triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) – and low levels of good cholesterol known as high-density lipoprotein (HDL), increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Crestor Active Ingredient

Generic Crestor Alternative: Rosuvastatin Calcium

Crestor contains the active ingredient rosuvastatin which belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. Rosuvastatin helps reduce the amount of cholesterol made by the liver.

General Drug Information

What is Crestor and What Is It Used For?

Crestor is prescribed to patients with high cholesterol. When coupled with a proper diet, Crestor can help to reduce levels of bad cholesterol and increase levels of good cholesterol. This lessens the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.

Lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, giving up smoking and losing weight enhance the effects of this medication in helping to prevent heart disease.

Usage and Application

Crestor should be taken exactly as prescribed by a doctor. The dosage depends on the patient’s condition, age, race, response to treatment, and any other medications they may be taking. Patients of Asian descent may be directed to start this medication at a lower dose, as they may be more sensitive to its effects.

Most patients are prescribed one daily oral dose.

Patients taking antacids must wait at least two hours after taking Crestor. Absorption is reduced by antacids containing aluminum or magnesium.

It is necessary to use Crestor regularly in order to experience its full benefit. To reduce the risk of forgetting, patients are advised to take the medication at the same time each day. It may take to four weeks for people to experience the full benefit of this medication. Therapy should continue even if people feel well.

Besides taking the medication regularly, patients should follow the doctor’s advice regarding diet and exercise.

Considerations Before Taking Crestor

Before starting treatment, patients need to discuss the possibility of allergic reactions to Crestor or its main ingredients. It is also vital to discuss the patient’s medical history, especially any history of alcohol abuse, liver disease, and kidney disease.

Patients preparing for surgery and certain dental procedures should inform their doctor or dentist about all medicines, supplements, and herbal products they are taking.

Patients taking this medication should limit alcohol consumption, as daily use may increase the risk of liver problems.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the negative side effects of this medication, especially muscle problems.

Crestor may harm an unborn baby and must not be used during pregnancy. Female patients on this medication need to discuss reliable birth control methods with their doctor, and those who suspect pregnancy must tell their doctor right away.

This medication passes into breast milk, so breastfeeding while taking it is not recommended.

Delayed and Omitted Doses

Patients who miss a dose of Crestor should take it as soon as they remember. If this happens near the time for the next dose, patients should skip the missed dose and proceed as usual. Patients should not double up on the dose in order to catch up.

Other Medications and Crestor

Drug interactions may change the way Crestor works, increasing the risk of negative side effects. Before starting treatment, patients need to discuss the full list of medications and supplements they are taking with their doctor. Patients should not change their dose or stop taking this medication unless their physician advises them to do so.

Certain blood-thinning medications (such as Coumadin) may interact negatively with Crestor. This is also the case with the cholesterol drug gemfibrozil.

Some hepatitis C drugs affect the removal of Crestor from the body, altering the way it works. Examples include Harvoni and Vosevi.

Red yeast rice products contain a statin called lovastatin, which can increase the risk of serious muscle and liver problems when taken with Crestor.

Adverse Reactions

Most patients are able to use Crestor safely and without serious negative side effects.

A small number of patients may experience mild memory problems or confusion. In rare cases, Crestor may cause or worsen diabetes. Patients should discuss the risks and benefits of Crestor treatment with their doctor.

Patients should notify their doctor immediately in the event they notice foamy urine. This is a rare but serious side effect.

Crestor may cause muscle problems and, in rare cases, can lead to serious conditions such as rhabdomyolysis and autoimmune myopathy. Patients should monitor for symptoms such as muscle pain and weakness, fever, and unusual tiredness. It is important to be aware of changes in the amount of urine, which may signify kidney problems.

A small number of patients may experience liver problems which manifest in symptoms like severe stomach pain, persistent nausea or vomiting, yellowing eyes or skin, and darkening of urine. Patients should immediately notify their doctor in the event of such symptoms.

Serious allergic reactions to Crestor are rare, yet patients should be aware of symptoms including rash, itching and swelling, severe dizziness, and trouble breathing.

How to Store Crestor

Crestor should be stored at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep away from children and pets.

Unwanted medication should be disposed of properly and should not be poured into drains or flushed down the toilet. Patients should consult a pharmacist or their local waste disposal company to find out more about safe disposal methods.

Crestor Coupon

Although Crestor coupons are available with other online pharmacies, customers will find that UDS prices are often much lower.