What CRESTOR Does
Most of the cholesterol in our blood is made within our bodies, by the liver.
And that's where CRESTOR® (rosuvastatin calcium) comes in. CRESTOR
works by blocking an enzyme in the liver. It reduces the amount of
produced by the liver and raises the
. Along with diet, CRESTOR can also slow
the progression of
, the progressive buildup of plaque in the arteries over time, as part of a
treatment plan in adults to lower cholesterol to goal.
By limiting cholesterol production, CRESTOR lowers the amount of total
cholesterol that ends up in the bloodstream. CRESTOR can lower LDL cholesterol
up to 52% (at the 10-mg dose versus 7% with placebo). It can also increase the
amount of HDL cholesterol in the blood by up to 14% (at the 10-mg dose versus
3% with placebo). Of course, your results may vary.
To get the greatest benefit from a cholesterol medication, you should still
follow a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol and exercise regularly.
CRESTOR may not be right for everyone. Even though side effects are infrequent,
it’s always important to know the risks of taking a cholesterol medication.
Learn
more about CRESTOR side effects.