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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CRESTOR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | to lower cholesterol | severe joint pain in hip,knee,ankle,neck fingers | cardiologist told me it could not possibly be from Crestor;however pain disappears totally 2 weeks after stopping drug and reappears as soon as restarted;I had to take so much Advil that I was afraid of getting an ulcer | F | 54 | 2 weeks | 3/9/2006 | 1 | 6.5 ratio | muscle pain, blood work showed CK level at over 22000, doctor advised me high CK level indicates blood now contains muscle fibre and if not treated will cause kidney problems. | 5 mg of Crestor for several months. Had to stop taking Crestor and immediately drink large amounts of water however CK still high after several days then had to receive fluids by IV for two days. CK back to normal after several weeks. | M | 54 | 4 years | 3/28/2007 | 1 | High cholesterol | After first day felt slight headache, then flu-like symptoms day 2-3. Day 4, woke in middle of night feeling nauseous. Called my physician who told me to stop taking it for a week, then go back on and see if the symptoms return. No thank you! I'm done with this med. | M | 54 | 4 days | 10/4/2008 | 1 | 6.5 ratio | muscle pain, blood work showed CK level at over 22000, doctor advised me high CK level indicates blood now contains muscle fibre and if not treated will cause kidney problems. | 5 mg of Crestor for several months. Had to stop taking Crestor and immediately drink large amounts of water however CK still high after several days then had to receive fluids by IV for two days. CK back to normal after several weeks. | M | 54 | 4 months | 3/28/2007 | 1 | High Cholesterol / high LDL | Extremely painful achilles tendons (now walk like Frankenstein in the a.m. and after sitting for awhile). Also sudden weight gain (round the mid-section). Have been off Crestor for 3 months - damage done - still very, very painful achilles tendons!!! | I've always had side effects with statins - but not to this extreme nor have the side effects lasted this long after I stopped taking them.. | F | 54 | 60 days 5mg 2X day | 9/2/2011 | 1 | my feet ankles and fingers swell daily and hurt . My calves are so sore to walk..I thought it was arthritis but now I think it is this awful med..I cant believe I let my dr. talk me into this med. Does anyone know when I get off which will be tonight , if the swelling and soreness will go away? | F | 54 | 30 days 20 1X day | 8/30/2011 | 1 | High Cholesterol | In February 2011 my doctor convinced me to up my dosage to 10 mg even though my numbers were good. He wanted to see them improve. Within 3 weeks I had severe leg pain from hip to knee. I went back to 5mg. As of today I still have discomfort in my left hip and have a noticeable limp most of the time. I had a bad experience with Zocarr 20mg about 10 years ago. I was only in my forties and I ached terribly. I finally realized from a tv commercial that muscle ache was a side affect and stopped the Zocarr. After a few years my doctor at the time convinced me to try Crestor 5 mg. It did a great job lowering my numbers but I never really felt as good physically. As the FDA finally shares this important information I decided no more statins for me. The doctors and the drug companies are done using me as a science experiment. Eat right, exercise and enjoy life to its fullest. | M | 54 | 5 years 5mg 1X day | 6/9/2011 | 1 | High Cholesterol | Muscle and joint soreness. I was a runner and this last year my knees have really started bothering me. I am also a dog walker and can't stand to be so sore all the time. I feel exhausted most of the time and have been put on Welbutrin and Rytalin to help, | I am a recovering alcoholic and I am not over weight and don't have a heart problem. I think my numbers were off years ago because of the drinking. All my numbers are perfect now. I don't think I need this medication. | F | 54 | 4 years 5 mg 1X day | 6/20/2011 | 1 | High Cholesterol (genetic) | Tingling hands, sore, stiff ankles, hands, fingers, wrists. Sore shoulder blades. Basically, all joints stiff and sore esp in morning or after sitting long time. Mild loss of memory. Ringing in ears. | I complained when I initially went on this drug but my doctor told me to stick with it because the soreness in joints would lessen after getting up in a.m. I have stayed on it for 4yrs but lately have noticed slight weight gain in belly and ever worsening hand stiffness and ankle soreness, now lasting most of day. I think my body was telling me ENOUGH of this drug. My doctor finally told me to stop it for two wks even though he doesnt think its the Crestor. One day later, my hands feel better and no ankle soreness. I can lift things again without screeching in pain! Thats with me only taking 2.5mg day! I was actually googling diseases like Lupus or Rheumatoid Arthritis b/c of the joint pain (although I had no other symptoms). I was desperate to figure out my joint pain because I didnt think it could be the Crestor b/c of the small amt I was taking. It obviously doesnt matter the amount. Any of this drug is tooooo much for my body to deal with. | F | 54 | 4 years 1/2 5mg 1X day | 7/11/2012 | 1 | High LDL | After taking 5 mg the night before, I woke up the following day with muscle pain in my left arm. I thought I slept in a bad position. The pain has not disappeared. In fact, more parts of my body are starting to ache, my neck, shoulders, hands, I feel like I have arthritis. It is particularly bad in the morning. I'm glad I found this website. I will stop taking these pills and switch to a healthier diet and exercise. Too bad, I bought a 3-month supply as prescribed by my doctor. | F | 54 | 16 days 5 mg 1X day | 8/23/2010 | 1 | Very High Cholesterol (313) | After about 2 weeks I noticed stiffness in my knees. I also have a tightness in my lower buttocks muscle. Not really pain but extreme stiffness when bending, walking, or getting up from sitting position. My right hand is painful and swells on occasion. Did not realize the effects were from the medication CRESTOR until i had a follow up with the doctor on May 4, 2010. My cholesterol came down dramatically, 207, but my quality of life was at issue. This drug can cause severe kidney and muscle damage. I will just take extra dietary restrictions, fish oil and aspirin to control this problem. | Why would the FDA approve a drug that causes kidney and muscle damage? | F | 54 | 67 days mg 1X day | 5/10/2010 | 1 | cholestrol of about 200 | in a fog, always exhausted, severe pain after walking or standing 20-45 min. fog lifted quickly after going off the drug. still tired and muscle pain has diminished some, but still cannot walk or stand more than 45 min without sitting. | my doctor did not warn me about any side-effects and she may not believe that the crestor is the source of my problems | F | 54 | 2 months 1X day | 3/27/2010 | 1 | high chloresterol | Muscle pain, weakness - numbness in extremities - gums receding - memory loss - hair thinning | I reduced my dosage myself - surprised that muscle pain reduced immediately - did not associate other symptoms until recently due to peri-menopause. | F | 54 | 14 months 5 mg 1X day | 4/21/2010 | 1 | cramps | M | 54 | 90 days 10 1X day | 2/8/2010 | 1 | Only to keep the veins healthy | After only four days of taken 10 mg daily I experienced very high blood pressure and extremely increased hearthbeat, panickiness and uncomfortable feelings in the chest, like just getting a heart attack, could not sleep in the night. At this moment I did not recognize all this a side effects of Crestor, even it was the only drug I used. After thirtheen days I became dangerous and I needed the emergency doctor and the clinic. Suddenly after doing a soft 20 minutes workout on my indoorcycle at recommend heart rate of only 120 bpm my rest pulse stopped at 90 bpm, which is normally around 54 bpm, since I am trained very well. Following I was very nervous for some hours, still not achieving my normal pulse. Heartbeat remains high between 75 an 95. Then four hours later in the evening I suffered from heavy palpations and heartbeat was around 118 bpm accompanied with blood pressure over 200. I did never face such health problems in my whole live before. In the hospital the could not find any | M | 54 | 17 days 10 mg 1X day | 3/18/2011 | 1 | high cholestrol | had to completely stop this and other statins that i tried. Made it so that I couldn't walk! Thought I was going to be in a wheelchair. Problems in legs, knees went away after stopping the medication. | F | 54 | 3 months 10 1X day | 4/27/2011 | 1 | diabetic with high cholesterol | Severe leg cramping, cramping in other parts of body such as chest, back, and hands. Have been off of any statins for two years and am still having side effects. Dr. does not agree that these drugs have anything to do with my muscle problems. I disagree. | I am so happy that I am not alone in the quest to outlaw this drug. I believe it has even longer term side-effects than are being recorded. | F | 54 | 40 mg 1X day | 1/22/2011 | 1 | Elevated cholesterol levels | Debilitating pain radiating from mid back around to abdomen. This started with a tightening/tingling sensation about 4 years ago, and evolved into 24/7/365 PAIN! Did lower cholesterol. | Initially inquired with family doctor about weird tingling around trunk area. Wife noticed memory problems and suspected lipitor which was taken previous to Crestor. It was "explained" away for so long, and became constant unbearable pain. Treated as PHN, given 4 spinal steroid injections, vicodin, antiseizure meds, celebrex, TENS... Dr. finally got on board with admitting Crestor could be culprit. Been off Crestor 3-4 months and have had some days that are almost endurable again-though, not pain free. I wonder if it had gone on so long that it is irreversible. | M | 54 | 5 years 10mg 1X day | 2/7/2011 | 1 | To lower cholesterol | Light headedness, extreme muscle soreness throughout body, intense pain in left elbow to the point of not being able to use it, exhausted all the time. | Called doctor and told him I was getting off of it because it was a quality of life issue and these side effects are so severe I could barely function. Why is this drug on the market? | M | 54 | 15 days 1X day | 2/26/2011 | 1 | cholesterol and high triglycerides | Had no side effects until September 2010. Crestor brought down my cholesterol and triglycerides. It also help drop my blood pressure. My doctor upped the dosage from 5 to 10 mg since Crestor was doing so well. I tried 10mg for a while but was uncomfortable with higher dose so I split the tablet. My blood pressure dropped to 90s/80s. Side affects started with being light headed at times and then waking up with a left shoulder ache. I thought it was from painting but I'm right handed. Heat,message chair, medicinal pads, stretching did not help relieve the pain. I stopped taking Crestor 1 month ago after seeing my doctor, who said Crestor side affects are normally in the thigh. Doctor said I should exercise my shoulders since I sat a computer. I started weightlifting exercises. I continued to have severe pain from my left shoulder down and then from my spine to my left side. I lifted a small 46lb box and felt my shoulder muscle crackle. | My left thumb, index and middle fingers felt like each was wearing band-aid. They felt numb and could not feel a hot plate. My left arm would feel tingly and painful, like I had slept on it if I sat on certain chairs or toilets. I would wear my massaging chair if I could. Most pain eventually goes away but this has lasted for 3 months. I finally went to a chiropractor for the 1st time and have had 3 treatments. I have 3 visits per week for December. My fingers feel tingly and I can now sit longer. I can't lift anything heavy (5-10lbs)for long otherwise my shoulder starts to hurt. | M | 54 | 22 months 10 1X day | 12/12/2010 |