Product Description.:
CRESTOR, 40
tablet , coated , pink , oval oblong
Debossed
* CRESTOR is not right for everyone, including anyone who has previously had an allergic reaction to CRESTOR, anyone with liver 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 effect and should be reported to your doctor right away
* The 40-mg dose of CRESTOR is only for patients who do not reach goal on 20 mg
* Be sure to tell your doctor if you are taking any medications
* Side effects: The most common side effects are headache, muscle aches, abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea
Talk to your doctor about prescription CRESTOR.
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 approved to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, or strokes.
CRESTOR? (rosuvastatin calcium) is a prescription drug belonging to a group of medicines ? called (glossary term)statins ? that are used to treat high cholesterol. Along with diet, CRESTOR lowers (glossary term)LDL (bad) cholesterol and raises (glossary term)HDL (good) cholesterol. It?s also been proven to slow the progression of atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque in your arteries over time, as part of a treatment plan to lower cholesterol to goal.
Side Effects
CRESTOR? (rosuvastatin calcium) may cause side effects in some people. Side effects of CRESTOR are infrequent ? the most common being
* Headache
* Muscle pain
* Abdominal pain
* Weakness
* Nausea
If you develop any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness at any time during treatment with CRESTOR (especially if you also have a fever or feel ill), call your doctor right away, as these symptoms could be a sign of a rare but serious side effect.
The information on this Web site should not take the place of talking with your doctor or health care professional about how to manage and treat your high cholesterol. If you have any questions about your cholesterol or how it may contribute to the slow buildup of plaque in the arteries over time, a disease called atherosclerosis, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You should also talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you would like more information about CRESTOR or managing high cholesterol.