Description:
Crestor is a medication used along with a healthy diet to lower levels of "bad" cholesterol and to increase levels of "good" cholesterol in your blood. Crestor (Rosuvastatin Calcium) belongs to a class of drugs known as "statins".
Your doctor has prescribed Crestor because he or she has determined that even after maintaining a healthy diet, your levels of bad cholesterol arre still too high. While crestor is very effective, it is only part of a heart healthy treatment program.
Crestor (Rosuvastatin Calcium) Cautions:
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medication include constipation, stomach pain, upset stomach, heartburn, diarrhea, weakness, dizziness, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, depression, back pain, joint pain or weakness and cough.
Crestor (Rosuvastatin Calcium) Side Effects:
Crestor side effects include constipation, stomach pain, upset stomach, heartburn, diarrhea, weakness, dizziness, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, depression, back pain, joint pain or weakness and cough.
Crestor (Rosuvastatin Calcium) Notes:
take the whole tablet once daily with a glass of water. you can take your dose any time of the day, with or without food. Here's a helpful tip if you are worried that you might forget to take Crestor, try taking the tablet at the same time each day.
You should always try to take your medicine every day. But if you miss a dose, simply return to your normal regimen on the next day. You do not need to take 2 pills the next day to make up for the missed medication. your doctor has determined the dose of crestor that is correct for you. You should never try to increase or decrease the dose of crestor on your own.
Your doctor will decide what length of treatment of crestor is best for you. Do not stop taking crestor unless your doctor tells you to. Pregnant women should not take crestor, so if you become pregnant, stop taking crestor and notify your doctor immediately.
What other things can I do to lower my Cholesterol besides taking Crestor?
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