Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Crestor is the brand name for Rosuvastatin. It belongs to a group of medications called Statins. It is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body. It works by reducing levels of "bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of "good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). Fast Facts:

Brand Name: Crestor
Generic Name: Rosuvastatin
Class: Statins
Can lower LDL "bad" cholesterol and can raise HDL "good" cholesterol
Can be taken with or without food

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Official Site: Crestor
RxList: Crestor: Description
Wikipedia: Rosuvastatin
eMedicineHealth: Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
WebMD: Crestor Oral
MayoClinic.com: Rosuvastatin (Oral Route)
MedlinePlus: Drug Information: Rosuvastatin

Crestor (Rosuvastatin) News

Google News: Crestor
WebMD: Statins Cut Gallstones Risk (October 16, 2007)
Reuters: High Mortality in Stroke Patients Who Stop Statins (October 9, 2007)
Newswise: Statins Reduce Loss of Function, Keeping Old Lungs Young—Even in Smokers (October 8, 2007)
dLife: Diabetes News - Crestor Effective at Halting Early Atherosclerosis (March 25, 2007)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Public Health Advisory on Crestor (rosuvastatin) (March 2, 2005)

Crestor (Rosuvastatin) Basics

Crestor: How Crestor Works
Drugs.com: Crestor
MedlinePlus: Why is this medication prescribed?
RxList: Crestor: Clinical Pharmacology
Crestor: Crestor Highlights of Prescribing Information

Crestor (Rosuvastatin) Uses

Crestor: About Crestor
WebMD: Crestor Oral Uses
Wikipedia: Rosuvastatin - Indications and Regulation
RxList: Crestor: Indications & Dosage

Crestor (Rosuvastatin) Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions

Crestor: Crestor Side Effects
RxList: Crestor: Side Effects & Drug Interactions | Warnings & Precautions
MayoClinic.com: Rosuvastatin: Side Effects
eMedicineHealth: What Should I Tell My Doctor? | What Are Some Possible Side Effects of Crestor?

Crestor (Rosuvastatin) Competitors

Crestor (Rosuvastatin) Clinical Studies and Research

ClinicalTrails.gov: Rosuvastatin Clinical Trials
AstraZeneca: Crestor (rosuvastatin) Ongoing Studies

Crestor (Rosuvastatin) Message Boards and Blogs

Crestor: Patient Support Program
American Heart Association (AHA): Forums: Cholesterol Management

Crestor (Rosuvastatin) Controversy

MedicationSense.com: The Truth About Crestor: Is Crestor Dangerous and, If So, Why?
WorstPills.org: Crestor
WebMD: Study Links Statin Use to Tendon Injury (February 28, 2008)
WebMD: New Crestor Death Reported (January 11, 2005)

Crestor (Rosuvastatin) Overdose

RxList: Crestor: Overdosage & Contraindications

Crestor (Rosuvastatin) Holistic Alternatives

Cleveland Clinic: Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM) Therapies for Cholesterol Reduction
MayoClinic.com: Cholesterol: The Best Foods to Lower Your Cholesterol and Protect Your Heart
AHA: Cooking for Lower Cholesterol
LifeScript: 10 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally (January 30, 2008)

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