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Crestor Safety

Crestor, a commercial form of the statin drug rosuvastatin, is designed to lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels and raise levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol. While generally safe, use of Crestor poses certain potential health risks.

  1. Mild Side Effects

    • Drugs.com reports mild potential side effects of Crestor use that include headaches, pain upon urination, memory loss, diarrhea, nausea, constipation, sore throat, dizziness and weakness.

    Serious Side Effects

    • More serious potential side effects of Crestor use include chest pain, jaundice, swelling in the feet or hands, abnormally high or low urine production, heavier nausea, stomach pain and muscle pain, notes Drugs.com. Individuals experiencing these effects should cease taking the product and contact their doctor immediately.

    Medical Emergencies

    • Certain reactions to Crestor use require emergency care, reports Drugs.com. These include breathing difficulties and swelling that involves the throat, lips, tongue or face.

    Diabetes

    • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that individuals who take Crestor have an increased risk of developing diabetes. Similar risks may exist for other statin products.

    Kidney Failure

    • Drugs.com notes that in rare circumstances, Crestor use can trigger abnormal breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, followed by kidney failure. Individuals of Asian heritage and older users may have a higher risk for developing this condition.

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