Cholesterol and your arteries

Did you know that your arteries play an important role in your overall health? They help deliver oxygen and nutrients to all the cells in your body. That’s why it’s important to learn about cholesterol management and what you can do to slow the gradual buildup of plaque in the arteries, a disease called atherosclerosis.

Managing cholesterol

The good, the bad, and the triglycerides. Learn about LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, triglycerides, and what you need to do to keep your cholesterol in check.

Learn more about cholesterol

Understanding plaque buildup

Find out how high cholesterol, as well as other key health factors, can lead to plaque buildup.

Learn more about plaque buildup

Choosing a healthy diet

Get tips on healthier and more interesting ways to prepare the foods you love, and how you can choose low-fat foods instead of high-fat foods without sacrificing the flavors you and your family enjoy.

Find tips for a healthy diet

Staying active

Just staying active can have a positive impact on your cholesterol. Making simple and enjoyable activities a part of a cholesterol-lowering plan may be easier than you think.

Get advice on exercise

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

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.

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CRESTOR is a registered trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.

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