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Losing weight and cholesterol
Exercise and cholesterol management

A Healthier Choice

Start Slowly: Exercise is an important part of your cholesterol management program. But remember, slow and easy does it best.

Losing Weight

Use It and Lose It

You may know that being overweight or (glossary term)obese can increase your cholesterol levels, which can also contribute to the buildup of (glossary term)plaque in your arteries. But the good news is that you have the one thing you can use if you want to shed a few pounds — your body.

Getting some form of exercise, even for as little as 30 minutes on most days, can make a big difference. It’s time to put your body in motion.

Start by talking to your doctor about helping you with a simple and effective weight loss plan and to determine appropriate weight goals. In the meantime, you can estimate whether you’re at a healthy weight by calculating your (glossary term)BMI, or body mass index.

A BMI measurement considers both weight and height. If you are able to lose weight, it could help lower your total cholesterol and your (glossary term)LDL (bad) cholesterol and help raise your (glossary term)HDL (good) cholesterol.

If you're trying to lose weight and working on getting your cholesterol right, one thing that can make a big difference is to exercise on a regular basis.

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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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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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


Obese or obesity
Excessive fat in body tissues. Obesity increases the danger of developing many health conditions, including diabetes and certain heart problems. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute defines overweight as having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 29.9 and obese as having a BMI of 30 or greater.
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.
Body mass index (BMI)
A more accurate measure of ideal weight, BMI is an estimation of body fat based on height and weight. According to guidelines from the National Institutes of Health, a normal BMI range is 18.5 to 24.9. A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight, and a BMI of 30 or more is considered obese.
LDL (bad) cholesterol
LDL is a lipoprotein that carries cholesterol throughout the bloodstream as LDL cholesterol, or LDL-C. If you have too much LDL-C circulating in your bloodstream, it can lead to the buildup of plaque in your arteries. That's why it's so important to talk to your doctor. As a rule, you want to keep your LDL-C low.
HDL (good) cholesterol
HDL cholesterol is considered "good" because it helps return cholesterol to the liver, where it can be eliminated from the body. As a rule, you want your HDL cholesterol high.