Crestor is generally prescribed for treating high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This section of the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at the drug, with information on its uses, dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and more.
Crestor uses include lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol, increasing HDL (good) cholesterol, and lowering triglycerides (a form of fat). This eMedTV resource explores these uses of Crestor and explains how Crestor works inside the body.
Common side effects of Crestor include muscle tenderness, constipation, and nausea. This selection from the eMedTV library takes an in-depth look at the possible side effects of this drug, including what to do if you have problems while taking it.
Up to 12.7% of people taking Crestor experience muscle pain -- a possible symptom of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. This portion of the eMedTV library explores Crestor and muscle pain in detail, including the potential complications of rhabdomyolysis.
As this eMedTV resource explains, the daily dose of Crestor can be altered after several weeks, depending on the person's cholesterol goals and response to the medication. However, dosing generally starts with Crestor 10 mg once daily.
Crestor can interact with a few different drugs, such as warfarin, cyclosporine, and birth control pills. This eMedTV segment lists the most common Crestor drug interactions and describes the impact they can have on your body.
In most cases, Crestor and grapefruit can be consumed together without any significant interactions or undesirable effects. This eMedTV page explains why Crestor is not affected by grapefruit and why other statin drugs are.
In certain situations, it may not be harmful to take Crestor while consuming moderate amounts of alcohol. This eMedTV page further discusses alcohol and Crestor, including information on what to do if you do decide to drink while taking this medication.
This eMedTV resource explores Crestor precautions and warnings, such as avoiding Crestor if you are pregnant and notifying your doctor immediately if you experience muscle pain. Additional precautions and warnings for Crestor are also discussed.
This eMedTV segment discusses Crestor and pregnancy. It is important to note that Crestor is a pregnancy Category X medication, meaning it can cause defects in an unborn child. Doctors strongly advise that this drug not be taken during a pregnancy.
