Crestor Side Effects (Cont.)

Other Crestor Side Effects

During clinical studies, there were several other side effects that occurred in more than 2 percent of the people who took Crestor. These side effects were not necessarily related to the medicine. They included, but were not limited to:
 

Rare Crestor Side Effects

Other side effects can occur when taking this medication. These rare Crestor side effects happen in less than 1 percent of patients. For these side effects, it is difficult to tell whether the problem is caused by the medication or another factor.
 
Some of these rare Crestor side effects include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Irregular heart rhythm (known as an arrhythmia)
  • Hepatitis
  • Allergic reactions
  • Kidney failure
  • Fainting (syncope)
  • Pancreatitis
  • Serious breakdown of muscle (known as rhabdomyolysis).
     

Crestor Side Effects: Summary

It is possible that you may experience some of these Crestor side effects or none at all. Make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects or have any problems while taking this medication. Also tell your healthcare provider if something just "doesn't seem right." While it may not be a Crestor side effect, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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