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Crestor

Rosuvastatin Calcium

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5.7  Effectiveness
4  Side Effects
4.5  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 5 Crestor side effects and 1 Crestor benefit.

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Crestor is the brand name and the generic name is rosuvastatin calcium.

Crestor is manufactured by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.

Active ingredient of Crestor is rosuvastatin calcium and the inactive ingredients of Crestor are microcrystalline cellulose NF, lactose monohydrate NF, tribasic calcium phosphate NF.

This medication is used for alleviating high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients.
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Zocor 7.63 5.59 1.97 30 Get Info
Crestor 6.84 5.09 2.79 44 Get Info
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Simvastatin 6.16 4.38 2.71 83 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Crestor by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Crestor, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 1.7% 3.4% 93.2% 1.7% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 1.7% 6.7% 86.7% 5% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 5.1% 89.8% 3.4% 1.7%
Breathing 1.7% 8.5% 88.1% 1.7% 0%
Confidence 3.3% 5% 90% 1.7% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 3.3% 10% 86.7% 0% 0%
Digestion 3.3% 5% 88.3% 3.3% 0%
Emotional Well-being 3.3% 6.7% 83.3% 5% 1.7%
Energy 6.6% 13.1% 67.2% 13.1% 0%
Eyesight 3.4% 6.8% 89.8% 0% 0%
Memory 3.3% 6.6% 85.2% 3.3% 1.6%
Mental Clarity 4.9% 8.2% 80.3% 6.6% 0%
Pain 4.9% 6.6% 83.6% 4.9% 0%
Patience 3.4% 8.5% 88.1% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 3.4% 6.8% 88.1% 1.7% 0%
Skin Complexion 1.7% 3.4% 88.1% 6.8% 0%
Sleep 9.8% 6.6% 72.1% 9.8% 1.6%
Stress Level 5% 10% 75% 10% 0%
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Commonly Reported Crestor Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 86.7% 10% 3.3% 0% 0%
Allergic Reaction 93.5% 2.2% 0% 2.2% 2.2%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 90.6% 3.1% 3.1% 1.6% 1.6%
Anxiety 86.7% 6.7% 0% 6.7% 0%
Back Pain 82.4% 5.9% 3.9% 3.9% 3.9%
Bloating 89.7% 0% 6.9% 3.4% 0%
Blurred Vision 93.3% 6.7% 0% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 93.8% 6.2% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 93.3% 6.7% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 93.3% 0% 6.7% 0% 0%
Constipation 76% 12% 8% 2% 2%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 93.8% 0% 6.2% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 91.1% 4.4% 4.4% 0% 0%
Dizziness 87% 8.7% 2.2% 2.2% 0%
Drowsiness 88.6% 6.8% 2.3% 2.3% 0%
Dry Mouth 81.2% 10.9% 3.1% 3.1% 1.6%
Falls 96.9% 1.6% 1.6% 0% 0%
Fatigue 80.4% 8.7% 2.2% 4.3% 4.3%
Fever 93.3% 6.7% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 77.3% 11.4% 4.5% 6.8% 0%
Headache 78.5% 12.3% 7.7% 1.5% 0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 83.7% 7% 7% 0% 2.3%
Increased Appetite 87.5% 0% 6.2% 6.2% 0%
Insomnia 84.1% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 2.3%
Kidney Failure 95.3% 3.1% 1.6% 0% 0%
Liver Failure 98.4% 1.6% 0% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 93.3% 6.7% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 67.4% 16.3% 2.3% 9.3% 4.7%
Muscle Cramping 86.7% 6.7% 0% 6.7% 0%
Nausea 79.7% 14.1% 6.2% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 93.3% 6.7% 0% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 93.3% 0% 0% 6.7% 0%
Tingling Sensations 86.2% 7.7% 1.5% 4.6% 0%
Vomiting 98.4% 0% 1.6% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Crestor Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 88.9% 5.6% 5.6% 0% 0%
Allergic Reaction 94.4% 0% 5.6% 0% 0%
Bloating 89.5% 0% 5.3% 5.3% 0%
Concentration / Focus Problems 82.5% 5% 10% 2.5% 0%
Diabetes 92.1% 5.3% 2.6% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Discolored Urine 92.5% 0% 5.7% 1.9% 0%
Dizziness 89.5% 0% 5.3% 5.3% 0%
Drowsiness 68.4% 15.8% 5.3% 10.5% 0%
Elevated Blood Sugar 81.6% 10.5% 7.9% 0% 0%
Fatigue 85% 0% 0% 10% 5%
Gas 83.3% 11.1% 0% 0% 5.6%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 78.9% 10.5% 5.3% 5.3% 0%
Insomnia 85.7% 0% 0% 14.3% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 52.6% 0% 36.8% 5.3% 5.3%
Nerve Pain / Damage 94.3% 0% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9%
Reduced Libido 68.8% 12.5% 6.2% 6.2% 6.2%
Rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle fibers) 90.6% 3.8% 1.9% 1.9% 1.9%
Swelling 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Crestor
Since taking Crestor Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 1.1%
Fall 4.3%
Heart attack 2.2%
Hospitalization 1.1%
Stroke 1.1%
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23 Jan 2012 My cholesterol is under control since taking this medication
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21 Jan 2012 When taking this medication to keep my cholesteral in the normal levels, it makes me feel like I am keeping myself healthy. Have had no side effects while taking this.
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04 Jan 2012 Crestor seemed to lower my cholesterol without side effects
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06 Dec 2011 HAVE RECEIVED GOOD REPORTS FOR CARDIOLOGIST
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02 Dec 2011 STARTED TAKING CRESTOR AFTER OPEN HEART SURGURY AND TEN YEATS LATER, I AM FEELING FINE.
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