Crestor: a cholesterol-lowering statin medication

Side Effects

CRESTOR^® (rosuvastatin calcium) may cause side effects in some people. The most common side effects reported are

• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Abdominal pain
• Weakness
• Nausea

Serious side effects may include

Muscle Problems. Call your doctor right away if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially with fever. This may be an early sign of a rare muscle problem that could lead to serious kidney problems. The risk of muscle problems is greater in people who are 65 years of age or older, or who already have thyroid or kidney problems. The chance of muscle problems may be increased if you are taking certain other medicines with CRESTOR.

Liver Problems. Your doctor should do blood tests before you start taking CRESTOR and during treatment to check for signs of possible liver problems.

This is not a complete list of side effects of CRESTOR. For a complete list of side effects, see the full Prescribing Information for CRESTOR or talk to your doctor for a complete list or if you have side effects that bother you or that do not go away.

Is CRESTOR right for you? Only your doctor can decide. But you can learn more about whether a cholesterol-lowering medication can help you manage your cholesterol and slow the gradual buildup of plaque in your arteries.

Important Safety Information about CRESTOR^® (rosuvastatin calcium) Tablets

• CRESTOR is not right for everyone. Do not take CRESTOR if you are nursing, pregnant or may become pregnant; have liver problems; or have had an allergic reaction to CRESTOR
• Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver before starting treatment with CRESTOR and if you have symptoms of liver problems while taking CRESTOR
• Call your doctor right away if you: have unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially with fever; have muscle problems that do not go away even after your doctor told you to stop taking CRESTOR; feel unusually tired; or have loss of appetite, upper belly pain, dark urine, or yellowing of skin or eyes. These could be signs of rare but serious side effects.
• Elevated blood sugar levels have been reported with statins, including CRESTOR
• Side effects: The most common side effects may include headache, muscle aches, abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea. Memory loss and confusion have also been reported with statins, including CRESTOR
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist about other medicines you are taking

Talk to your doctor about prescription CRESTOR. 

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