Before you start Crestor, make sure your healthcare provider is aware if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or hyperthyroidism. Although most people tolerate the medicine well, side effects are possible and may include problems such as nausea, muscle pain, and abdominal pain (stomach pain).
(To learn more about this medicine, click Crestor. This article takes a closer look at this statin, including how it works, how it performed in clinical trials, and why it may not be suitable for certain people.)