Jan 9, 2025 · Crestor is used in adults to slow the progression of atherosclerosis (a build-up of plaque in blood vessels that can block blood flow). Crestor is used to lower the risk of stroke, …

Apr 8, 2025 · Crestor is more effective in raising HDL cholesterol (“good cholesterol”) than atorvastatin, simvastatin, or pravastatin. 7. Interactions. Medicines that interact with Crestor …

Mar 25, 2025 · Only Crestor tablets are approved for use in children. Generic versions of rosuvastatin tablets and rosuvastatin capsules are not approved for use in children due to the …

Mar 18, 2025 · Does Crestor cause memory loss? There have been reports of cognitive impairment with Crestor (for example: memory loss, confusion, forgetfulness and amnesia). …

Dec 3, 2024 · For healthcare professionals. Applies to rosuvastatin: oral capsule, oral tablet. General adverse events. The most frequently reported side effects included headache, …

Administer CRESTOR orally as a single dose at any time of day, with or without food. Swallow the tablets whole. • Assess LDL-C when clinically appropriate, as early as 4 weeks after initiating …

Aug 12, 2024 · CRESTOR is an HMG Co‑A reductase inhibitor (statin) indicated: To reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular (CV) events (CV death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, …

Crestor Interactions. There are 245 drugs known to interact with Crestor (rosuvastatin), along with 5 disease interactions, and 1 alcohol/food interaction. Of the total drug interactions, 37 are …

Apr 7, 2025 · Crestor Information for Consumers; Crestor prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals) Side Effects of Crestor (detailed) Crestor user reviews (138) Related …

Apr 10, 2025 · Generic Crestor Availability. Last updated on Apr 10, 2025. Crestor is a brand name of rosuvastatin, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s): CRESTOR …