CRESTOR Reviews (ROSUVASTATIN)

Average Rating: 1.7 (1262 Ratings)

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CRESTOR  (ROSUVASTATIN):  Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details.   FDA Approval Date: 2003-08-12 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  Total 249: LDL: 169, HDL: 80, During one month of taking Crestor I started having cramps in my legs, plus burning pain in my legs. I woke up with headaches (I never have headaches). On this site, one woman wrote that we can "imagine" the pain, and I felt insulted. Then I realized that She did not have side effects, so she has no real life experience. I have tried many statins with the same result. Right now the pain is so bad I'll have to stop writing soon and take the pressure of my legs. It's miserable and I'll have to stop the meds or my quality of life is nil. It's not worth it. By the way, my father lived to be 93 and my grandmother (mother's side) passed away at 91. I'm a great weight, eat well and exercise often. I would not recommend this medicine only for anyone having negative side effects. If it works for you, go for it! F 59 30 days
1/24/2007
 2  High Cholesterol headaches, neck pain, muscle aches in arms, legs, tendonitis type pains behind knees and elbows, tiredness, weakness, shortness of breath,shoulder aches, some anxiety, recall/concentration problems, arthritis type pains between thumb and first finger. Some cramping in legs and under rib cage on side of torso, general lack of stamina, loss of sexual energy, chills at night, low grade fever. (All muscle pain is now 24/7) I have been taking 20mg since 2003. Some side effects started then but I have attributed them to other causes. Now I learn that 20mg of this strongest of all statins is outrageously high (not equivalent to 20mg of other statins)! The last year, last six months,side effects are increasing in severity. I'm definately going off of this drug and hope for improvement. M 58 3 years
1/18/2007
 5  --- -- Dear Sir or Madam, I am a German journalist and I am asking for your help: I work for “Frontal 21”, an investigative political TV magazine produced by the German TV station ZDF. (learn more: zdf.de) If you are suffering or suffered from side effects of Crestor, please, help me in my efforts to prevent similar cases in Germany. I am trying to prevent the impending facilitation of drug approval in our country by reporting on cases like yours. It would assist me greatly if you contacted me by email. M
1/17/2007
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 1  high cholesterol Muscle pain and weakness, arthritic symptoms in all joints--sometimes in many places at once bilaterally. Slow recall for words I am trying to say. Extreme fatigue. I began with 10 mg. a day. Took crestor for about two years. Doctor was insistant that my sideaffects were not caused by the drug. Finally switched me to several other statin drugs, all of which I consecutively took myself off of. Same results with all of them. At first, each time I came off the drug, I improved within days. Then each time I went back on statins,then came back off, it took longer to get better. This last time, I have been off statins for a year and have not improved. I think it is too late for me. PLEASE do not continue statins if you feel it is causing serious sideaffects. There IS a point of no return with the damage. My doctor STILL disagrees!!!!! M 51 2 years
1/17/2007
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 2  Recommended for Type II diabetes AFter 7 months developed terrible flu symptoms and muscle cramping/joint pain all over my body. Low grade fever, couldn't control my body temperature. Scary!!! Symptoms won't neccesarily start right away. I felt great at first. It did help lower my bad and increase my good cholesterol levels, but don't let anyone try to give it to you unless you are getting ready to die from bad cholesterol. It is too unpredictable. F 47 9 months
1/13/2007
 5   None:):) 6 weeks ago my total cholesterol level was 269 LDL 240 HDL 49 After taking the 5 mg dose for 6 weeks my cholesterol is no 175 LDL-120 HDL 56 Trig.-71. I feel great! F 24 6 days
1/4/2007
 5   None:):) 6 weeks ago my total cholesterol level was 269 LDL 240 HDL 49 After taking the 5 mg dose for 6 weeks my cholesterol is no 175 LDL-120 HDL 56 Trig.-71. I feel great! F 24 6 weeks
1/4/2007
 3  HIGH CHOLESTEROL AND TRIGLYCERIDES I have been having stomach pain, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. It seemed anything I ate gave me this pain even though I tried to change my diet to get rid of the pain. I have had sciatica pain in my right hip and back, also. CRESTOR did lower my cholesterol to within an acceptable range. I quit taking it over a week ago and am feeling better now, almost no stomach or abdominal pain, and no diarrhea. F 55 2 years
1/3/2007
 4  High cholesterol Lack of pain; improved sleep. I suffer from both fbromalgia and osteoarthritis, and for years have been tired because I was in so much pain that I couldn't stay in bed. Since the fifth day on Crestor, I wake up entirely pain-free! Also sleep 8 - 9 hours. Too early yet to know if it's helping my cholesterol or hurting my liver(I'll be tested later this week) but otherwise, I am having strange and wonderful side effects, as noted. I don't know if these are common, but I hope to continue to take it, because I am no longer in pain. F 69 2 months
1/1/2007
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 1  elevated LDL Been off Crestor for 31/2 months and still suffering from muscle aches and joint aches and other symptoms I was perscribed 5mg Crestor and was told if you split the pill, you would not have side effects. I did do this (taking 2.5mg)and stopped after 8 months due to feeling bad. Developed a hip,sciatica pain requiring treatment from an Art speciailized chiop. Continue to have muscle aches and joint aches, burning eyes and not able to lead a normal life. Would like to know from someone who had prolonged problems-How long does this last? Would like to hear from anyone. Have been off Crestor for 31/2months! F 68 8 days
12/26/2006
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 1  High Cholesterol - level of around I have a history of chronic anxiety. It got progressively worse the longer I was on Crestor. I finally went off for a week and the anxiety improved dramatically. My doctor just doesn't believe that it is the Crestor, even though I have seen anxiety as one of the side effects in a small number of people. I have had similar problems with other statin drugs. I am looking for other alternatives to statins, including more exercise and watching my diet closer. It is not worth suffering from the anxiety to try to lower my cholesterol a few more points F 59 2 months
12/23/2006
 1  FORMER... doctor said to Muscle pain, weakness, neuropathy, depression, BLA, BLA, BLA... I FELT TERRIBLE! VERY BAD STUFF! AVOID AT ALL COSTS! 10 Months OFF and I feel 30% better M 47 6 months
12/15/2006
 1  high cholesterol severe leg cramps, tingling in my feet, exhaustion I've been on two different statins and will not take them again. I think these side effects are underreported and should be seriously researched. Most people I talk to are having the same problems. F 55 6 months
12/1/2006
 3  High chloesterol For the first 4-6 weeks, I had no side effected,then around 6-8 weeks, I began to experience joint pain, especially in my hips. After about 2-3 months, I stopped taking this drug. My doctor now has me trying another one (Zetia) The good part is that it did dramatically decrease my lipids to a range that is acceptable. F 40 3 months
11/28/2006
 4  high cholesterol none so far really needed to get on something. I'm taking the 5 mg dosage. total cholesterol- 269; LDL-240; HDL-49. Hope I continue to feel good on it. F 24 2 days
11/15/2006
 1  High chlosterol Been on crestor 10mg for 3 wks. Have extreme headaches, neck and shoulders hurt bad, low back pain, jaw pain, hip pain, fingers aches. Feel like I have the flu 24/7. I hate this drug! Makes you feel horrible. I would not recommentd this to anyone! F 37 3 weeks
10/30/2006
 1  Slightly elevated cholesterol Muscle and joint pain in legs, back, arms and neck but not severe, more of a dull ache. Loss of motivation, confusion and can't think they way I used to be able to, feeling tired and weak all the time. Can't remember what my readings were. Taking 10mg everyday for 3 months. I did not take it today and feel 100% better, actually felt like doing some things around the house this evening after work. Going back to the Dr. on Wed to talk about this. If the way I feel today is any indication, I really want to get off of this stuff. First statin I've been on, and want it to be the last. M 48 3 months
10/30/2006
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 2  to low cholesterol insomnia, joints pain , severe stomach ache F 54 60 days
10/24/2006
 4  high cholesterol, high LDL, low HDL none F 49 12 months
10/11/2006
 1  High LDL Low HDL Memory loss, sleep loss, severe joint pain (hips), mild depression, moodiness & irritability, low motivation. Memory loss was scary as was loss of motivation. All side effects have gone away since I stopped taking the drug 2 months ago. Last spring I could not finish my golf swing or even try to walk 18 holes. Last month I walked 18 holes each day for 14 days in a row without hip pain. the drug worked very well in lowering cholesterol to very low levels (122 total HDL=36, LDL=76) but side effects produced very negative changes in my life. I am seeking alternative ways to lower cholesterol M 65 18 months
9/1/2006

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