Is CRESTOR Right for You?
When diet and exercise alone aren’t enough, adding CRESTOR® (rosuvastatin
calcium) can help. In adults, CRESTOR, along with diet, helps lower cholesterol and slow the progression of
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But CRESTOR may not be right for everyone.
Review the lists below to see some of the reasons why CRESTOR may or may not be a good fit for some people, and then make an appointment with your doctor to find out if CRESTOR is right for you.
Do not take CRESTOR if you
- Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant.
CRESTOR may harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant, stop taking CRESTOR and call your doctor right away
- Are breast feeding. CRESTOR can pass into your breast milk and may harm your
baby
- Have liver problems
- Have previously had an allergic reaction to CRESTOR
Before taking CRESTOR, tell your doctor if you:
- Have a history of muscle pain or weakness
- Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant
- Are breast-feeding
- Drink more than 2 glasses of alcohol daily
- Have liver problems
- Have kidney problems
- Have thyroid problems
- Are Asian or of Asian descent
Tell your doctor about all medicines you take or plan to take, including prescription
and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines
may interact with CRESTOR, causing side effects. It is particularly important to
tell your doctor if you are taking or plan to take medicines for
- Your immune system
- Cholesterol/triglycerides
- Blood thinning
- HIV/AIDS
- Preventing pregnancy
