Prescription Crestor (value) Drug Information

Crestor is used in adults and children who are at least 8 years old to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Crestor is used in adults to slow the progression of atherosclerosis (a build-up of plaque in blood vessels that can block blood flow). Crestor is used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and certain other heart complications in men 50 years and older and women 60 years and older who have coronary heart disease or other risk factors. Crestor is also used to treat hereditary forms of high cholesterol, including the heterozygous type (inherited from one parent) and the homozygous type (inherited from both parents). Crestor can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use rosuvastatin if you are pregnant. Before taking Crestor, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease, diabetes, or a thyroid disorder, if you are of Chinese descent, or if you drink more than 2 alcoholic beverages daily. Crestor can cause the breakdown of muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney failure. This happens more often in women, in older adults, or people who have kidney disease or poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). People of Asian descent may absorb rosuvastatin at a higher rate than other people which may cause muscle weakness/dysfunction. Make sure your doctor knows if you are Asian. You may need a lower than normal starting dose. Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to Crestor: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness; muscle weakness in your hips, shoulders, neck, and back; trouble lifting your arms, trouble climbing or standing; confusion, memory problems; or liver problems - upper stomach pain, tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). Common side effects may include: headache; weakness; muscle aches; or nausea, stomach pain.