Get Rosuvastatin Online
- A prescription medication
- Also known by its brand name Crestor
- Treats high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides
Rosuvastatin is a statin prescription medication used to treat high cholesterol. It’s available as a capsule or tablet.
Rosuvastatin works by decreasing the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides and increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in the blood. It’s most effective when used in conjunction with a well-balanced diet and regular physical activity.
You may qualify for rosuvastatin if you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol or heterozygous hypercholesterolemia.
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Frequently asked questions
A healthcare provider can help you determine the appropriate dosage of rosuvastatin. A healthcare provider may gradually increase your dosage if needed. It’s important to take the full dosage prescribed to you even if you begin to feel symptoms subside.
Health experts do not recommend taking more than one dose within a 24 hour period. If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
A healthcare provider may not recommend rosuvastatin to those with a history of the following health conditions:
- Liver disease
- Seizures
- Low blood pressure
- Pre-diabetes
- Diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Thyroid disease
As with any medication, it’s possible to be allergic to rosuvastatin. Let a healthcare provider know if you experience any allergy symptoms while taking rosuvastatin.
While rosuvastatin doesn’t interact with any specific food or drink besides grapefruit, it’s important to follow a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet while taking the medication.
Be sure to let a healthcare provider know if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant before starting rosuvastatin. Taking rosuvastatin while pregnant or breastfeeding may harm an unborn child.
Health experts recommend drinking low to moderate amounts of alcohol while taking rosuvastatin. Drinking too much alcohol while taking rosuvastatin may negatively affect the liver.
Weight gain is not a common side effect of rosuvastatin. Still, it’s possible to see changes in your weight while taking rosuvastatin.
Some of the potential side effects of rosuvastatin include:
- Constipation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Trouble sleeping
- Abdominal pain
- Depression
- Abdominal pain
- Forgetfulness
Be sure to seek emergency assistance if you experience any of the following potential side effects while taking rosuvastatin:
- Muscle pain
- Jaundice
- Nausea
- Extreme fatigue
- Rash
- Swelling
- Trouble breathing
Rosuvastatin may interact with the following medications:
- Statins
- Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir)
- Coumadin (warfarin)
Be sure to let a healthcare provider know about all of the medications and supplements you are taking before starting rosuvastatin.
It’s possible to overdose on rosuvastatin. Be sure to seek emergency assistance if you believe you or someone you know may have overdosed on rosuvastatin.
Rosuvastatin may begin working in the first couple of days of taking the medication. However, you may begin to see cholesterol levels lower within a month of taking the medication.
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