Crestor Frequently Asked Questions

The following are frequently asked questions about the drug Crestor. Read through them to learn about the dangers of Crestor, and how to keep yourself safe. Then if you have any additional questions or want to recieve a free Crestor lawsuit evaluation, you can fill out this simple form for a response within 48 hours.

    • What is Crestor used for?
    • Who should not take Crestor?
    • Are there Special Warnings with Crestor?
    • What should I tell my health care provider?
    • What are some possible side effects of Crestor?

What is Crestor used for?

Crestor is a medicine that lowers "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol in the blood. Crestor is part of a treatment program that should also include a low-fat diet and exercise.

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Who should not take Crestor?

Do not take Crestor if you:

have certain liver problems
are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Crestor may harm your unborn baby. If you get pregnant, stop Crestor and call your healthcare provider right away.
are breast-feeding. It is not known if Crestor can pass into your milk, and if it can harm your baby. You should choose to either take Crestor or breastfeed, but not both.
are allergic to Crestor or any of its ingredients

Crestor has not been studied in children.

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Are there Special Warnings with Crestor?

Yes. According to the FDA, Crestor may cause serious, but rare side effects including:

Muscle damage. Crestor can cause serious muscle damage that can lead to kidney damage.
Liver damage. Crestor can cause liver damage. This risk may be increased when Crestor is used with certain medicines. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start taking Crestor, and while you take it.

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What should I tell my health care provider?

Always consult your health care providor before stopping any medication. If you are using Crestor your health care provider needs to know about all your medical conditions, including if you:

are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
are breast-feeding
have liver problems
have kidney problems
drink alcohol
about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Crestor and certain medicines may interact with each other causing serious side effects. Crestor and certain medicines may affect how each other work.

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What are some possible side effects of Crestor?

Warning: (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Crestor. Your health care provider or pharmacist can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)

rhabdomyolysis
myopathy
kidney failure
elevated CPK levels
elevated liver enzymes
debilitating muscle pain
constipation
nausea
abdominal pain
muscle pain
weakness
possibly even death

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