Crestor

Information on Crestor

Tablets
Chemical Name: ROSUVASTATIN (roe-SUE-vuh-stah-tin)

Common uses
This medicine is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (also known as a "statin") used with a

Before using
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. I

Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Th

Cautions
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it, to other similar me

Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include constipation,

Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions

If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room imme

Additional information
FOR BEST RESULTS, this medicine should be used along with exercise, a low-c

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