CRESTOR Reviews (ROSUVASTATIN)Average Rating: 1.7 (1262 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare CRESTOR with similar:
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RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CRESTOR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
2 | High cholesterol | 1. Gained approx 10 lbs within 3 weeks of beginning Crestor despite beginning moderate daily exercise program (15 min walk every day) and making conscious effort to reduce sugars in diet by cutting out soft drinks. 2. noticable increase in fatigue. | After 6 weeks Dr. switched me to Lipidil Supra which I began yesterday. | M | 52 | 6 weeks | 1/15/2009 | 1 | tri/ cholesterol | loss of appt. pain in thighs,pelvis,low back,midback,neck,swollen hands,knee pain,abdomen pain,heavy legs | on med for 1.5 yrs before pain became a problem. others meds stopped were robaxon and cymbalta. inability to empty bladder/to get started.related to those two. also back pain associated w/cymbalta. | M | 47 | 2 years | 1/13/2009 | 1 | FOR A HEART CONDITION | MY SIDE EFFECTS STARTED ABOUT 5 DAYS AFTER STARTING ON 20MG. I AM DEPRESSED, I CRY EVERYDAY AND DONT KNOW WHY. I HAVE CONSTANT NAUSEA, HEADACHES,SWEATING,INSOMNIA,DIARREAH,CRAMPS ALL OVER,LOSS OF APPETITE, WEIGHT LOSS, SHOCKING MOOD SWINGS AND THE LIST GOES ON AND ON AND ON?? ALL THIS JUST FROM 1 STUPID TABLET. | ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS I AM 40 YEARS OLD AND THIS MEDICATION IS MAKING ME FEEL LIKE AN OLD WOMAN. ITS LIKE ITS COMPLETLEY CHANGED ME. I HATE TO FEEL LIKE THIS, I CANT COPE ANYMORE. ANYWAY MY SUGGESTION IS FOR ANYONE OUT THERE THAT IS PUT ON THIS TOXIC STUFF. PLEASE TRY SOMETHING ELSE OR YOUR LIFE WILL CHANGE DRAMATICALLY. "DONT TAKE IT" | F | 40 | 3 weeks | 1/10/2009 | 3 | high cholesterol | Backpain in the first couple of weeks,moderate to severe leg (calf) pain which gets worse as the day goes on, fatigue, gained 6 Lbs in 2 months | though Crestor lowered my cholesterol levels greatly from very high to almost borderline, I am not too happy with the side effects( feeling tired constantly and having muscle pains as if running a marathon daily) Don't mind putting on a few pounds as long as it doesn't get worse (never gained a pound in 20 years no matter what and how much I ate) Doctor told me today to take some CoQ10 for the muscle pain - we'll see what happens! | F | 50 | 3 months | 1/8/2009 | 1 | Preventative for cholestrol & heart | CLUSTER MIGRAINES, severe muscle pain in hands arms legs shoulder neck, severe joint pain in knees and right elbow, insomnia, extreme fatigue, hives/rash over entire body including scalp, diminished memory/concentration, reduced sex drive, increased irritability, SEVERE VERTIGO in high atmospheric pressure (mountains/planes)causing complete collapse for up to 45 minutes, increased eye sensitivity to light, excessive eye tearing with slightest story of emotion (attacking nervous system)and I'm NOT a "sensitive" guy, bloating with gas, shortness of breath with smallest physical exertion, EXTREME SENSITIVITY TO FRAGRANCES such as perfumes and body lotions bringing on headaches, WEAKNESS IN RIGHT HAND/ARM so severe that simple lifting and normal manual labor involving anything over 3 pounds was painful and even with an elbow brace I had to give up any "real" work with hammers or tools. I had NONE, NONE, NONE of these symptoms before I started taking the statins. CRESTO | Very healthy guy--never hospitalized and no health problems. Doctor started me on Lipitor, then Zocor, then Pravacol, finally Crestor as preventatives to high cholestrol and to keep my heart "healthy." Problems got worse with time and with each new drug. I advise anyone with problems to see their doctor for non-statin alternatives--don't wait. Pharmaceutical companies are selling poison to doctors who are too busy to research products. As a result of statins I've had CONTINUOUS debilitating cluster migraines for 4-month periods over the last few years--never had more than 1 simple headache (if that) annually prior to these drugs. Had to endure MRI'S, seen neurologists, seen ENT specilists, seen dermatologists--ALL INSIST IT'S NOT THE CRESTOR. They are deceived, the patients suffer, the health insurance industry pays out high claims, and the drug companies make their blood money. DO YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY A BIG FAVOR--Get your doctor to recommend a non-statin homopathic | M | 56 | 4 years | 1/8/2009 | 3 | to lower cholesterol and LDL | Recently I was diaggosied with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)or Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) ! I am not sure it the diagnose was accurate or it is durg induce vasculitis. Older generation of cholesterol lower medications were reporeted to induce vasculitis. the GCA and PMR are normally occur in older population. My Physcians were surprised to see me develop either PMR or GCA becuase of my age and no previous inducations that lead to either. High Sedmination rate, pain in one side of my throats, ear, and night fever. After two mnoths of 40mg prednisone the pain disappear. I am currently on low dose 5 mg of prednison the pain came back on the other side of my head (Ear and throat!) | I have previosly tried lipitor low dose I had sever reaction and my physcian stopped the medication. Crestor was the only one that lower my cholesterol and LDL at 20 mg. | M | 51 | 5 years | 1/5/2009 | 1 | high Lp(a) Scale 0-30 mine 235 | severe diarrhea, aching legs, vaginal discharge - seen by cardiologist, gastroenterologist, and GYN. Since all ocurred at the same time it was concluded that Crestor and my body were at odds. Six weeks after stopping Crestor still dealing with diarrhea. Have lost 10+ pounds. Still crampy after eating and have no appetite. Very bland diet. Discouraged. | I felt fine taking it until all of the side effects hit at once. Cardiologist took me off of it immediately. Now am taking Niaspan for the elevated Lp(a) and doing ok with it. | F | 68 | 2 years | 1/4/2009 | 1 | high cholesterol | Knee pain so severe I could barely walk. Fatigue, weakness. | One knee was so swollen and inflamed, it was painfull to bend at any angle. After stopping the drug on Dec 13th, it began to get better but has not gone away yet. Had to take cortizone shots and anti infamatory to improve knees. I am worried there is permananet muscle damage. | F | 52 | 12 days | 1/4/2009 | 3 | elevated cholesterol (genetic) | Leg pains (mainly left side) from thigh to ankle , on and off. | Lipitor and vytorin beat me up so the Doc wanted me on 5mg crestor. High cholesterol runs in the family. I'm typically around 235-245 level. Haven't had follow-up bloodwork yet to check the numbers. | M | 51 | 60 days | 12/30/2008 | 5 | High Cholesterol | None | Lowered my Cholesteral 120 points! | M | 32 | 1 years | 12/29/2008 | 1 | Light headedness,lower back pain,both knees,sore soles of both feet,a general 'tightness' feeling in most of my major muscle groups,bloated feeling,weight gain....Just didnt feel right | Getting blood drawn for 6 mmonth test this week...Going off Crestor after today...I'm currntly taking 10mg...Sometimes i take just 5mg..Either weay symtoms and pain are still there...After a fews days off drug i feel much better..Going to ask doc about trying Niaspan and Lavaza again (I wasnt very dilligent in taking these the first time around) | M | 52 | 6 days | 12/29/2008 | 1 | To lower my cholesterol level | Aches, pains, wild dreams,felt slightly depressed.Deminished short term memory.Ringing in my ears.Felt tired and dozed-off a couple of times on the days I took a 5 mg tab. | These side effects happened after I took a 5mg tab every other night for three weeks.I shudder to think of what would happed with 10mg every day. I'm done now. | M | 74 | 21 days | 12/24/2008 | 1 | High LDL | Extreme muscle soreness and weakness and insomnia | I am a personal trainer and weight lifter, I am so sore that I can't lift weights or work out at all and can't walk up one flight of stairs without wincing in pain. I picked up something about twenty pounds with two hands and injured my forearm so bad I can't bend my arm. I can't sleep even with meds. | M | 42 | 5 weeks | 12/21/2008 | 1 | high LDL | leg pain, shoulder pain, numbness in toes of right foot, ankle swelling - after 6 months of usage (I had continued to use the meds because my physician minimized these complaints)I developed generalized weakness, blurred vision, difficulty concentrating. | Most of the symptoms improved rapidly after discontinuing usage. However, pain and weakness in rt leg took 8 months to subside. | F | 68 | 6 months | 12/10/2008 | 2 | One stent in March 2007 | None until now 20 months later | Heart pain January 2007, stent March 2007. A week later a study said stents are no better than medication. It was all over the news. Too late for me. My chlolesterol never was bad, 186 in March 2007, why do I need Crestor? but doctor prescribed it after the operation. (along with BP medicin, which I decided against, always good BP, and alond with PLAVIX a blood thinner)Took one Crestor day for a long time, for the last several month only one every 3 days. November 2008 developed side effects like most other bloogers: trouble turning door knobs, joint pain, ankles to shoulders, especially in the morning. Stopped taking Crestor end November 2008. Chlolesterol still 192, (under 200 is desireable) trig 144 (under 150 is normal). Will continue with fish oil only, keep checking chlor levels. | M | 83 | 20 months | 12/9/2008 | 1 | hereditary high cholestral | Knee pain and leg pains. | After taking Crestor for several years I began to have changes in my leg like swelling. I continued to take it and now I have a knee so bad that I can't squat down without pain and I can no longer get down to play on the floor with the grandkids without extending my leg out. No sitting Indian style at all. There is also tenderness in my lower leg like it has been bruised but there is none. Been off of Crestor for 2 weeks and my knee is almost back to normal. I would never have believed it without experiencing it. | F | 66 | 3 years | 12/7/2008 | 1 | High cholesterol | Severe leg cramps, mostly in left calf and thigh. | This is the second time I have tried Crestor. First time 10 mg., this time only 5. It is the second day and already I am experiencing severe leg cramps. Even worse than those I had with Lipitor. After only two days!!! This stuff is poison. | F | 52 | 2 days | 12/5/2008 | 1 | High Cholesterol, diabetes | taking 20 mg daily, gradual increase in lower back and leg pain, fatigue, inability to exercise more than a few minutes without tiring. 'Wobbly' legs, loss of co-ordination due to leg weakness. After about 4 weeks, had to stop taking it. Tried two cycles of about a month each to be sure the effects were caused by the Crestor. Pain relief was immediate; within 48 hours of taking the last dose, pain was mostly gone. Completely gone after a week. | Haven't yet found out how well it works. Was on Zocor for several years with no noticable effects. | M | 51 | 3 months | 11/26/2008 | 3 | elevated LDL and cholesterol of 225 | Left hip and knee pain, anxiety, headache | The Crestor did lower my LDL and dropped my cholesterol from 225 to 186 in 3 weeks. I stopped taking it due to the hip and knee pain which then subsided within 2-3 days. My doctor stated there was nothing in the literature that reported Crestor caused joint pain and advised me to continue at a lower dose of 2.5 mg. The pain has returned along with a general feeling of anxiety which I have never experienced before. I intend to stop the Crestor and seek alternative ways to deal with the cholesterol issue. If the "cure" is as bad or worse than the disease where is the benefit? | F | 60 | 2 months | 11/24/2008 | 1 | diabetic, preventative measures | Upper arm muscle pain,bloating - sometimes severe, hives on belly, constipation, knee pain, foot and ankle pain, sleep problems, arthriic like symtoms, fatigue. | Had been taking lipitor for several years and new specialist put me on crestor. No noticable side effects for about 8 weeks. Had some of these same side effects with lipitor. Now my legs, hands and especially my feet are so swollen I can't put my shoes on. I can't bend my left knee. I can't sleep at night because of muscle pain and have to take pain medication. I won't be taking any more statin drugs. When I couldn't get out of the bathtub one day because of muscle weakness and took this up with the doctor, she told me I was old, fat and arthritic. (I am 51 years old, recently lost 40 lbs and have no past history of arthritis) My colesterol is now 3.5 (Canadian scale) This is below average. When I asked her if I could take a break from the crestor she said, "you will be on colesterol lowering medication for the rest of your life". No I won't. I am done with statins. I'm off to see my naturopath! | F | 51 | 10 weeks | 11/24/2008 |