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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 5  High Cholesterol None specifically Four months ago, my total cholesterol was 247, LDL 162, HDL 52, Trig 165. After diet change (months ago) and Crestor (6 weeks ago), my results were as follows: Total 169, LDL 96, HDL 49, Trig 120, all within the guidelines by my doctor. F 41 6 weeks
8/16/2006
 1  cholesterol was 213 After 4 days I begin experiencing back, neck, shoulder pain, Knees ached so much it was difficult to walk or stand for very long. I have flu like symtoms and could not sleep without the pain waking me up several times during the night I gain 4 pounds in 4 days (without any increase in day to day calories) After reading other comments on this site I have stopped taking Crestor (10mg) and will watch my diet more. M 56 8 days
8/12/2006
 1  High Cholesterol Severe leg pain Neuropathy bottom of right foot Insomnia I used this drug about 3 years ago and experienced pain in both legs from the knee down that was so severe that I was very alarmed. That doctor dismissed my complaint and made me feel that this was nothing at all. However, my current doctor, while reading my chart, and just before prescribing the medication, said that I had side effects when my previous doctor prescribed the medication in the past but I did not remember this while speaking to him at the time. After 3 years I forgot about that episode and after taking the medication for 30 days, I now have leg pain that is becoming increasingly more severe and I have stopped taking this drug. F 44 30 days
8/5/2006
 2  Lower cholesterol Cramps in feet and legs. After 1-2 yrs on Lipitor I developed foot & leg cramps; Dr. took me off for several months & cramps subsided; started me on Crestor & after a week the cramps were back. F 52 7 days
7/11/2006
 2  High cholesterol (282) Lower back pain, leg pain. Had a tough time standing upright by day six on this medication. My doctor prescribed Crestor to replace Vytorin, which also gave me the same side effects. My HDL (good cholesterol) level is high (HDL=201, LDL=192), so I told the doc that I'm through trying statins. He said to get regular cardio exercise and take Omega-3 supplements instead. I'll test again in six months, but I'm not concerned since my HDL to LDL ratio is low. This drug works well for one of my friends, but it didn't agree with me. M 38 6 days
7/5/2006
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 5  High cholesterol (260) None My cholesterol level has been about 160 since I started taking this drug. Personally, I believe a person can imagine they're having side effects if they really think it's going to happen. This drug, as well as others I take, have helped me tremendously. I'd like to live a long life and drugs can help me do that. F 51 2 years
7/1/2006
 5  High cholesterol (260) None My cholesterol level has been about 160 since I started taking this drug. Personally, I believe a person can imagine they're having side effects if they really think it's going to happen. This drug, as well as others I take, have helped me tremendously. I'd like to live a long life and drugs can help me do that. F 51 2 days
7/1/2006
 1  to lower cholesterol after 3 months, I started having severe headaches,cramping in lower right area (of groin), both hip areas, both knees and both ankles. When I lie down, I get cramping from waist to below ankles. I had a sharp pain at the bottom of breast bone and a jarring feeling below breast bone and just at diaphragm when just walking. Between my shoulder blades, I had an annoying pain. I thought I had developed restless leg syndrom, also. I was on Lipitor, for about 2 mos. and had developed knee pain. I was hoping Crestor (5mg) would be better, beings I was on it 3 mos. I just wish there weren't so many side affects...just to get better!!! F 62 3 months
6/12/2006
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 2  High Cholesterol Leg cramps. Knees hurt and week. Flu like symptoms. Dry mouth. First tried Tricor, had same side affects but worse. Now I am trying Crestor. I am giving it my best effort in hopes side effects will go away. My cholesterol is 800. Need something to bring it down. F 41 14 days
6/10/2006
 1  high cholesterol Joint and muscle pain and muscle spasms, heart palpitations. I have been in so much pain this past week I can hardly walk. Stopped taking Crestor last night. Hope it's not too late. Zetia made my stomach hurt, but I can live with that better than I can live with this awful pain. Going to ask my doctor to try something else. Crestor makes me hurt the same way Lipitor did, only Lipitor didn't cause palpitations. F 58 3 weeks
6/9/2006
 2  cholesterol Weakness in upper legs. Palpatations. Doctors are very defensive about statins. I went off Crestor yesterday and will fight to stay off. I really think it does more harm than good. M 70 3 months
6/6/2006
 1  High cholesterol / triglycerides I started this yesterday with 10mg dose. within 5 hours my lower back and upper legs were aching so bad I could hardly walk. Also has the worst diarhea I have ever had since yesterday. I am hesistant to take it today. F 34 1 days
6/5/2006
 4  Improve LDL-HDL ratio No side effects to date. Currently taking 10mg daily. Reduced total cholesterol from 176 to 91, LDL from 107 to 58, triglycerides from 191 to 96, increased HDL from 31 to 32. M 42 53 days
5/25/2006
 1  cholestrol and triglycrites severe leg pain I stopped taking the crestor 4 days ago and the leg pain still has not gone away. Does anybody know how long the pain will last?? F 48 60 days
5/23/2006
 3  My LDL were 147, HDL 68 overall 220 First 2 weeks no side effects. Last night while sleeping, extreme bad headache (like eating cold ice cream) woke me up and had restless night after that. Headache came and went and when I got out of bed, still had slight headache. Also, on Lotrel for high B/P, but my #'s are normal. 63 years old, gained 5lbs. since starting Would like to know if anyone has had headaches from this medicine and I'm hesitant to continue it. F 63 2 weeks
5/1/2006
 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  to lower bad cholestrol Thought i had emphazema...severe pain under shoulder blades and between shoulders. Difficulty concentrating, weakness in arms and shoulders. I stopped it last night and already feel 90% better It sucks. M 58 30 days
1/27/2006
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 2  hyperlipidemia none my cholesterol is still high after 2 years F 27 2 years
1/26/2006
 4  high colestrol 240 anexiety, insomnia, weird chill feeling down back like ice water have to take sleeping or anexiety pill, never get tired or sleep, irregularity Did work and brought it down to 170 Took my self off for a few days and I slept last night for the first time in 3 years plus weird chill went away. Still to soon to see if this is the problem, after week will go on Crestor again and see what happens. Called Doctor, nurse said effects usually go away after a shor time. In doubt not all people are the same I'm 63 and in perfect health otherwise. Hope to find alternative. Lipitor and Zocor were worse, could not walk or sit without pain in hips Would like to find sub for statins. If I work out and exercise , levels come down. M 63 2 days
1/17/2006
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 2  Dr prescription Pronounced joint pain in knees and back of neck, general achiness and muscle soreness present only after beginning to take 20mg crestor daily. Extremely effective at lowering my cholesterol but I currently feel that scary side effects noted here are unequivocally related to crestor and warrant discontinuing use. M 44 6 months
1/10/2006

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