⚕️ Full Prescribing Information
For complete safety information, warnings, and dosage guidelines:
View FDA Label (PDF) →📋 Overview
Crestor (rosuvastatin) is a statin medication used to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and raise good cholesterol (HDL). It is one of the most potent statins available.
How It Works
Crestor works by blocking HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme that produces cholesterol in the liver. It is more potent than many other statins, allowing for lower doses.
✓ FDA Approved Uses
- Lower LDL cholesterol
- Increase HDL cholesterol
- Slow progression of atherosclerosis
- Reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
🧪 Required Lab Monitoring
Your healthcare provider will order these tests to monitor your treatment:
Every 4-12 weeks until target, then every 3-12 months
Liver Function Test
Baseline and when clinically indicated
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Contact your doctor if these persist or worsen:
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Joint pain
- Nausea
- Weakness
- Dizziness
🚨 Serious Side Effects
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis)
- Liver problems
- Memory loss or confusion
- Type 2 diabetes
⚠️ Do Not Use If
- Active liver disease
- Unexplained persistent elevations of liver enzymes
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Asian heritage may require lower doses
📢 Important Warnings
- Report unexplained muscle pain immediately
- Limit alcohol consumption
- Regular liver function monitoring required