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For People Taking CRESTOR

Are you currently taking CRESTOR® (rosuvastatin calcium)? Considering it? Or has your doctor recently prescribed CRESTOR to help slow the buildup of plaque in the arteries? If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," this section offers help and support for cholesterol management. Here you can watch true stories from people who are taking CRESTOR and facing some of the same challenges you may be facing. You can also sign up for a free support program which can help you stick with your treatment plan.

The information on this Web site should not take the place of talking with your doctor or health care professional about how to manage and treat your high cholesterol. If you have any questions about your cholesterol or how it may contribute to the slow buildup of plaque in the arteries over time, a disease called atherosclerosis, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You should also talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you would like more information about CRESTOR or managing high cholesterol.

In adults, CRESTOR is prescribed along with diet to lower high cholesterol, and to slow the buildup of plaque in arteries as part of a treatment plan to lower cholesterol to goal.

CRESTOR is also prescribed to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people without known heart disease but at increased risk based on age (men 50 years and older, women 60 years and older), elevated blood levels of hsCRP (a sign of inflammation that can be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events), plus at least one additional risk factor (such as high blood pressure, low HDL "good" cholesterol, smoking, or family history of early heart disease).

Important Safety Information about CRESTOR

  • CRESTOR is not right for everyone, including anyone who has previously had an allergic reaction to CRESTOR, anyone with liver problems, or women who are nursing, pregnant, or who may become pregnant
  • Your doctor should do blood tests before and during treatment with CRESTOR to monitor your liver function
  • Unexplained muscle pain or weakness could be a sign of a rare but serious side effect and should be reported to your doctor right away
  • Elevated blood sugar levels have been reported with statins, including CRESTOR
  • Be sure to tell your doctor if you are taking any medications
  • Side effects: The most common side effects are headache muscle aches, abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea

Talk to your doctor about prescription CRESTOR.

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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

CRESTOR is licensed from SHIONOGI & CO, LTD, Osaka, Japan.

CRESTOR is a registered trademark, and CRESTOR 360° is a trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.

©2010 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. All rights reserved. 304434 7/10

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The information on this Web site should not take the place of talking with your doctor or health care professional about how to manage and treat your cholesterol. If you have any questions about your condition, or if you would like more information about CRESTOR or cholesterol, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Only you and your doctor can decide if CRESTOR is right for you.

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Please see full Prescribing Information for CRESTOR
http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/cgi-bin/az_pi.cgi?product=crestor&country=us&popup=no

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

CRESTOR is licensed from SHIONOGI & CO, LTD, Osaka, Japan.

CRESTOR is a registered trademark, and CRESTOR 360° is a trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.
©2010 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. All rights reserved. 304434 7/10


Plaque
Plaque is the fatty deposits and other cells that can build up in the walls of your arteries. One major cause is high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol. Other health factors, such as a family history of early heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, and being overweight, can also play a role.