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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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This medication is used in lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients.
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At present there are no off-label uses for Crestor.
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Constipation
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Not advisable in pre-pregnancy stages.
Not advisable in patients who are allergic to any ingredient in Crestor.
Not advisable in patients who are taking itraconazole, mibefradil, or telithromycin.
Not advisable in patients who have liver problems or unexplained abnormal liver function tests.
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This really helps with my high cholesterol when I use it with an improved, healthier diet and some exercise. It just gives me that extra boost.
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16 Aug 2010
Crestor lowers my cholesterol levels, but I dont like that I get sharp pain in my lower back after I started taking it.
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My high cholesterol has dropped 30 points. It's been great for me and it makes me feel healthier with extra energy. Great medication with noticeable results.
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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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