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What CRESTOR Does

Learn how CRESTOR may be able to help lower your bad cholesterol, raise the good, and slow the buildup of plaque in your arteries.

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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 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.

Important Safety Information about CRESTOR

In adults, CRESTOR is prescribed along with diet for lowering high cholesterol. CRESTOR is also prescribed along with diet to slow the progression of atherosclerosis (the buildup of plaque in arteries) as part of a treatment plan to lower cholesterol to goal. CRESTOR has not been approved to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, or strokes.

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 will do blood tests before and during treatment with CRESTOR to monitor your liver function
Unexplained muscle pain and weakness could be a sign of a rare but serious side effect and should be reported to your doctor right away
The 40-mg dose of CRESTOR is only for patients who do not reach goal on 20 mg
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

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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° and AZ&Me are trademarks of the AstraZeneca group of companies.

This product information is intended for US consumers only.

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.

Please see full Prescribing Information for 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.