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What is Crestor 20 mg (rosuvastatin)?

Crestor 20 mg (Rosuvastatin) is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or “statins.” Rosuvastatin reduces 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). Rosuvastatin is used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (types of fat) in the blood and to slow the build-up of plaque (fatty deposits) in your blood vessels. Rosuvastatin is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in certain people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors. Rosuvastatin is used in adults and children who are at least 8 years old. Rosuvastatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

How should I take Crestor 20 mg (rosuvastatin)?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take Crestor in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Crestor 20 mg tablet is usually taken once a day, with or without food. Take the medicine at the same time each day. While using rosuvastatin, you may need frequent blood tests. Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High cholesterol usually has no symptoms.

You may need to take Crestor 20 mg (rosuvastatin) on a long-term basis.

You may need to stop using Crestor 20 mg (rosuvastatin) for a short time if you have: uncontrolled seizures; an electrolyte imbalance (such as high or low potassium levels in your blood); severely low blood pressure; a severe infection or illness; dehydration; or surgery or a medical emergency.

You should not stop using Crestor 20 mg (rosuvastatin) unless your doctor tells you to. Rosuvastatin is only part of a treatment program that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your doctor’s instructions very closely. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If you are more than 12 hours late, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Crestor 20 mg (rosuvastatin) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. In rare cases, rosuvastatin can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure.

Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have a fever, unusual tiredness, and dark-colored urine. Also call your doctor at once if you have: confusion, memory problems; liver problems–nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or signs of a kidney problem–little or no urinating; painful or difficult urination; swelling in your feet or ankles; feeling tired or short of breath.

Common side effects may include liver symptoms (stomach pain, dark urine, jaundice); unusual weakness or tired feeling; headache, muscle aches; or nausea, upset stomach.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Crestor 20 mg (rosuvastatin)?

You should not take Crestor 20 mg (rosuvastatin) if you are allergic to it, or if you have: liver disease; or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. To make sure rosuvastatin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: a history of liver disease; a history of kidney disease;  diabetes; a thyroid disorder; if you drink more than 2 alcoholic beverages daily; if you are of Asian descent; or if you are 65 or older. People of Asian descent may absorb rosuvastatin at a higher rate than other people.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are Asian. You may need a lower than normal starting dose. Rosuvastatin can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. This condition may be more likely to occur in older adults and in people who have kidney disease or poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).

Pregnancy and Crestor 20 mg (rosuvastatin)?

Crestor 20 mg (rosuvastatin) can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use rosuvastatin if you are pregnant. You should not take rosuvastatin if you have liver disease, or if you breast-feeding a baby.

Crestor 20 mg (rosuvastatin) can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not take rosuvastatin if you are pregnant Stop taking this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use effective birth control to avoid pregnancy while you are taking rosuvastatin. Rosuvastatin may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not breast-feed while you are taking rosuvastatin.

What should I avoid while taking Crestor 20 mg (rosuvastatin)?

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can raise triglyceride levels and may increase your risk of liver damage. Avoid using antacids without your doctor’s advice. Use only the type of antacid your doctor recommends, and do not take it within 2 hours after taking rosuvastatin. Some antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb rosuvastatin. Avoid eating foods that are high in fat or cholesterol. Rosuvastatin will not be as effective in lowering your cholesterol if you do not follow a cholesterol-lowering diet plan.

Crestor 20 mg (rosuvastatin) dosing information

Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipoproteinemia:

Initial dose: 5 mg to 10 mg once a day with or without food
Maintenance dose: 5 mg to 40 mg once a day with or without food

Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa (Elevated LDL):

Initial dose: 5 mg to 10 mg once a day with or without food
Maintenance dose: 5 mg to 40 mg once a day with or without food

Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb (Elevated LDL + VLDL):

Initial dose: 5 mg to 10 mg once a day with or without food
Maintenance dose: 5 mg to 40 mg once a day with or without food

Usual Adult Dose for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV (Elevated VLDL):

Initial dose: 5 mg to 10 mg once a day with or without food
Maintenance dose: 5 mg to 40 mg once a day with or without food

Usual Adult Dose for Atherosclerosis:

Initial dose: 5 mg to 10 mg once a day with or without food
Maintenance dose: 5 mg to 40 mg once a day with or without food

Usual Adult Dose for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia:

Initial dose: 20 mg once a day with or without food
Maintenance dose: 20 mg to 40 mg once a day with or without food

Usual Adult Dose for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease:

Initial dose: 5 mg to 10 mg once a day with or without food Maintenance dose: 5 mg to 40 mg once a day with or without food
Response to therapy should be estimated from apheresis LDL-C levels.

Usual Geriatric Dose for Hyperlipidemia:

Initial dose: 5 mg once a day with or without food
Maintenance dose: 5 mg to 20 mg once a day with or without food

Usual Pediatric Dose for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia:

Pediatric patients 10 to 17 years of age:

Usual dose range: 5 to 20 mg orally once a day with or without food. Doses should be individualized according to the recommended goal of therapy. Adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or more.
Maximum dose: 20 mg orally once a day

What other drugs will affect Crestor 20 mg (rosuvastatin)?

Using certain other drugs together with rosuvastatin can increase your risk of serious muscle problems. It is very important to tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with rosuvastatin, especially: colchicine; cyclosporine; another “statin” medicine–atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin,  Lipitor, Pravachol, Zocor, Vytorin, and others; antifungal medicine–fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole; antiviral medicine to treat HIV or hepatitis C–atazanavir, fosamprenavir, lopinavir, ritonavir, simeprevir, tipranavir, and others; a blood thinner–warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven; other cholesterol medications–fenofibrate, gemfibrozil; or medicines that contain niacin or nicotinic acid–vitamin B3, Advisor, Niaspan, Niacor, Simcor, Slo-Niacin, and others.