Crestor Questions

1. Are there drug interactions between Crestor and Nicardis?

   When I searched I found no known drug interaction for the two drugs Crestor and Micardis. That does not mean that there are none. Be sure to check with your doctor before you start and.or stop any medication.
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2. Are there drug interactions between Crestor and Plavix?

   According to www.drugs.com, the cholesterol reducing statin drug, Crestor and platelet aggregation inhibitor, Plavix are not currently known to have any adverse interactions. Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium), is in a class of drugs known as statins, this particular drug is used to decrease the LDL or ...
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3. Are there interactions between Crestor and antacid calcium?

   Users of Crestor should wait at least 2 hours before using antacids. Acid neutralizers like Tums reduces Crestor's effectiveness.
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4. Can a 5 mg tab of Crestor be split?

   Medication should always be taken as directe. Some physicians will advise a patient to take 2.5mg of Crestor. In that case a 5Mg tablet of Crestor must be split in half to take the reccomended dosage.
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5. Can Crestor and Zoloft be taken together?

   There are currently no known drug interactions between Crestor and Zoloft, however you should always check with your doctor before taking two prescriptions together.
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6. Can Crestor be cut in half?

   Crestor can be cut in half safely, with a doctor's consent. But you can also ask your doctor to prescribe a lower dose of Crestor if you want a lower dose and if you are on a higher prescription.
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7. Can Crestor be taken crushed?

   Crestor should not be taken crushed. It is advised to swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
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8. Can Crestor cause bad temper?

   Crestor is the brand name for Rosuvastatin, which as you can probably tell from the name, is in a class of medications called statins. There are many kinds of statins, and they are usually prescribed by doctors to reduce the amount of cholesterol in blood. The goal is to lower your risk of heart trouble...
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9. Can Crestor cause shingles?

   After being on a generic statin for 2years I switched to crestor. A year later I developed shingles. I attribute this to the crestor as there is no other reason for me to get shingles.
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10. Can Crestor cause sunlight sensitivity?

    Crestor is a statin used to help reduce cholesterol. It has been reported that it can cause sensitivity to sunlight. It is advised that you do not stay out in the sun too long while taking this medicine. Also this includes the use of sun lamps as these contain the same ultra-violet light that can cause side effects...
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11. Can Crestor help you lose weight?

    YES CRESTOR CAN MAKE YOU LOOSE WEIGHT AND ITS NOT UN EXPLAINED EITHER BECAUSE IF YOUR TAKING THE CRESTOR AND EATING A BETTER DIET YOUR GOING TO LOOSE WEIGHT MOST END UP LOOSING APROX 7 TO 8 LBS FIRST WEEK AND MAYBE 3 OR 4 EACH MONTH AFTER ..ITS EXPLAINED BYE THE DIFFERENT DIET YOUR EATING TO BETTER YOUR CHOLESTEROL ALSO WITH THE HELP OF THE CRESTOR ...
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12. Can Crestor make me tired?

    Yes, Crestor is known to make people tired when they are on the medication. It is one of the common side effects, as well as, lethargy, weariness and exhaustion. Some people, when on the medication, have also noticed period negativity in their mood. All of these side effects may cease once the body gets used to the medication...
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13. Can Crestor reverse atherosclerosis?

    High doses of Crestor appear to reverse atherosclerosis in clinical studies. Though with normal doses of Crestor, it is unlikely.
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14. Can grapefruit be eaten with Crestor?

    The acidic juices in the grapefruit counteract can against cholesterol medication, rendering it useless. If you want to eat grapefruit do it 1 hour before or 2 hours after your dosage of Crestor. It is also recommended that you avoid oranges and alcohol in those time periods.
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15. Can I cut Crestor pills in half for a reduced dose?

    It may not hurt you to just once take a reduced dose, but unless you take the dosage your doctor prescribed to bring your cholesterol levels down, you risk not attaining your cholesterol reduction goals. Sustained hypercholesterol levels are a killer...
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16. Can I stop taking Crestor cold turkey?

    Yes, but it's been advised not to come off of it 'cold turkey.' There is a risk that your cholesterol levels may skyrocket to higher than it was before you began to take the drug. It's probably better to discuss a phase-out program of several months when stopping Crestor use.
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17. Can I take Chantix with Crestor?

    Yes, you can safely take Chantix and Crestor together. There were no drug interactions listed. As always, advise your doctor before starting or stopping any medications first.
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18. Can I take Crestor if I have cirrhosis of the liver?

    It is not recommended to take Crestor if you have cirrhosis of the liver. In fact, before giving you Crestor, your doctor will test your liver and see if there is some problem and disorder like cirrhosis. If you have cirrhosis, he will advise you not to take Crestor...
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19. Can I take fish oil supplements along with Crestor?

    You can take Crestor and fish oil together. They are both good sources of the healthy fat and they won't cause any problems if taken together. No interactions have been found or reported between Crestor and fish oil. The supplement, Crestor is used to lower cholesterol to healthier levels...
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20. Can Naproxen and Crestor be taken at the same time?

    There is nothing in either drug that will directly interact with each other, but there are risks for taking them together. They can theoretically be taken at the same time, depending on the situation, but probably shouldn't. Each individual patient is different, but many patients taking Crestor are at...
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