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.
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.
Special Warnings with Crestor:
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.
What should I tell my health care provider?
Before starting Crestor, tell your health care provider 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.
What are some possible side effects of Crestor?
(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.)
- muscle pain
- constipation
- weakness
- abdominal pain
- nausea
For more detailed information about Crestor, ask your health care provider or pharmacist.
Crestor's Approved label and patient information 
Date Posted: 1/12/04 |
