Description
Doctors prescribe Crestor 20 mg along with diet to lower bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol. Crestor contains the active ingredient Rosuvastatin, which is a well-known lipid-lowering agent. Rosuvastatin is one of the two most used statins. The medicine belongs to a class of drug known as statins (cholesterol-lowering medicines), which is potent, effective, and safe to use. In clinical trials, the medicine has been shown to cause significant reduction when compared to other statins. High cholesterol levels cause a build of plaque (fat deposit) over time, which results in narrowing of blood vessels. This is one of the major causes of heart disease. Rosuvastatin effectively slows down this plaque build-up along the wall of blood vessels. The medicine has been proven to reduce the risk of heart diseases such as heart attack and stroke especially in older adults.
Product Description
Do not take Crestor 20 mg if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. The cholesterol-lowering drug may harm your unborn baby. Do not use Crestor and speak to your doctor if you become pregnant. Also, breastfeeding mothers should avoid feeding their babies as Rosuvastatin can pass into breast milk and harm the baby. Avoid the k use of Statins, if you are allergic to any of the Crestor’s ingredients, or have severe liver problems. The safety and effectiveness of the statin drug have not been established in patients under the age of ten. Your doctor should be aware of all medical conditions (if you have any) such as muscle pain, weakness, kidney disease, liver diseases, and thyroid problems. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including vitamins and herbal supplements. Some medicines may interact with your cholesterol-lowering drug
Side Effects
Crestor 20 mg can cause side effects in some people. The most common side effects of statins include headache, weakness, nausea, muscle aches, and abdominal pain. Serious side effects associated with the use of Rosuvastatin include muscle problems, and liver problems. Call your doctor right away if you experience weakness or unexplained muscle aches. A muscle problem could be an early indication of a serious kidney problem. Your doctor may perform blood tests to monitor your blood cholesterol levels as well as to check the signs of possible liver problems.
How to Use
Take Crestor 20 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Patients are not allowed to change their dosing regimen without consulting their doctors even if your condition has improved. Your doctor may perform a blood test to check your blood cholesterol levels during the treatment. And he/she might change your dose depending on your blood tests results. Your doctor may prescribe certain diet restrictions to lower your cholesterol before giving you Rosuvastatin. Stick to the cholesterol-lowering diet prescribed by your doctor when you receive statin therapy.
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