what is crestor

Crestor is a prescription medicine used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood when diet and exercise alone are not enough to get cholesterol to goal. The active ingredient in Crestor is rosuvastatin, which belongs to a class of prescription medicines called statins. Statins have been used for decades to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C or "bad") cholesterol levels in the blood. Crestor is used along with diet to lower the level of LDL cholesterol or “bad” cholesterol in adults with primary hyperlipidemia. It is also used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and the need for procedures to improve blood flow to the heart called arterial revascularization in adults who do not have known heart disease but do have certain additional risk factors. The most common side effects of Crestor may include headache, muscle aches, abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea. Memory loss and confusion have also been reported with statins, including Crestor. Crestor is not right for everyone and should not be taken if you have liver problems or have had an allergic reaction to Crestor. It is important to talk to your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements before taking Crestor.