Side-effects of Crestor

Like any other medication, side effects are anticipated with Crestor also. However, it is not necessary for each and every patient taking this drug to experience side effects. Most of the patients tolerate this drug well. Some of the patients might experience common side effects that disappear with the regular use of the drug. Some of the common side effects associated with Crestor include:

• Mild muscle pain
• Joint pain
• Constipation
• Mild nausea
• Stomach pain
• Sleep problem
• Headache

Few patients taking Crestor might experience severe side-effects of the drug. In such cases, it is important to stop taking the drug and immediately report to the doctor. Some of the severe side effects of the drug include:

• Allergic reaction
• Difficulty in breathing
• Memory problems
• Fever, dark colored urine, clay-colored stools
• Increased thirst, urination, dry mouth, blurred vision
• Nausea, upper stomach pain

Drug Interactions

There are certain drugs which might interact with Crestor. Thus, it is important for the patients to disclose about all prescription, non-prescription, herbal or vitamin supplements taken by them. If patients are taking any of the below mentioned medicines, it is important to tell doctors about the same:

• Birth control pills
• Blood thinner like warfarin
• Cimetidine
• Niacin
• Spironolactone
• HIV medications
• Cyclosporine
• Gemfibrozil, fenofibrate, fenofibric acid, etc.
• Any other Statin medication

Crestor Important Warning and Precautions

Rosuvastatin is a drug which is not recommended to everybody. Therefore, patients are advised not to take it without doctor’s recommendation. If patients are suffering from any of the following health conditions, it is necessary to inform the doctor prior taking Crestor:

• History of kidney disease
• History of liver disease
• Thyroid disorder
• Diabetes
• Family history of muscle disorder
• Drink more than 2 alcoholic beverages in a day

Patients are advised to strictly avoid Crestor in the following conditions:

• Pregnancy
• Breast-feeding
• Allergic to any of its active or inactive ingredients
• Suffering from active liver disease