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).

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

Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor for more information about Crestor (Rosuvastatin).

• RxList: Crestor: Overdosage & Contraindications

• 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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