Crestor Questions

1. Does Crestor cause back pains?

   One of the most common side effects of Crestor is muscle aches or pain, 12-13% of patients are affected by the aches or pain, which can cause back pain. Some other common side effects are headaches, abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea.
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2. Does Crestor cause impotence?

   I have been on Crestor for 3 months now and my libido has gone - there is a problem...... Someone must be suffering from same symptoms...
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3. Does Crestor cause incontinence?

   No. After looking at the side effects list Crestor does not cause incontinence. If you feel you may be experiencing side effects due to your medication please contact your doctor.
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4. Does Crestor cause indigestion?

   Crestor is a medicine to lower cholesterol levels. Crestor combined with diet and exercise can be very effective. But, as many medicines Crestor has some side effects. One of those side effects is the fact that crestor may cause indigestion. Indigestion caused by Crestor in never too severe. Also, indigestion is not Crestor's worst side effect...
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5. Does Crestor cause irritability?

   There are a lot of side-effects that are found in patients who take Crestor. They are rare but can be serious. They include musle pain, muscle weakness, stomach pain, and nausea. Irritability is not one of the known and medically documented side-effects of Crestor.
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6. Does Crestor cause leg ache?

   Crestor is a very effective cholesterol lowering medication but it does have side-effects. The most common side effect reported has been muscle pain in the legs. This is usually described simply as "pain" but it can also be called "leg ache" or numbness. This is a fairly serious side-effect.
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7. Does Crestor cause muscle problems?

   A little over 10% of people taking Crestor do experience pain in the muscles. There are usually no other symptoms of muscle problems that go along with the side effect of muscle pain. Severe muscle problems very rarely occur to people who are taking Crestor. Some people might develop myopathy and rhabdomyolysis...
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8. Does Crestor cause tingling?

   Crestor, a medication to help control cholesterol, has a few side effects, but tingling is not generally one of them. However, some people do experience tingling while taking this medication. As always, you should consult with your healthcare provider if you are unsure of the side effects of a medication...
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9. Does Crestor help clean out the arteries in your heart?

   Yes and No. Crestor has a unique compound in it that causes your body to stop storing Cholesterol in your blood. This can prevent your arteries from continuing to narrow and prevent major heart difficulties in the years ahead. The Generic or Scientific name of the Medication is Rosuvastatin Calcium...
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10. Does Crestor make you tired?

    Malaise is one of the side effects of Crestor, but it will cease once you have stopped taking the drug.
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11. How do I take Crestor?

    It should be taken once a day with or without food. It can be taken at any time. The usual dosage range for Crestor is between 5 and 20mg a day.
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12. How serious is myalgia caused by taking Crestor?

    While any type of Myalgia is very serious, the type caused by Crestor occurs at a frequency of 2-10%, and resolved once you have ceased taking Crestor.
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13. Is Crestor an ace inhibitor?

    An ACE inhibitor is an antihypertensive drug. People with high blood pressure often are prescribed an ACE inhibitor as part of their medication regimen. Crestor is used to lower the cholesterol. It is not a ACE inhibitor. There are instances, though, where Crestor has been prescribed along with an ACE inhibitor...
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14. Is Crestor and Pravastatin sodium the same thing?

    No, pravastatin sodium is the generic name for Pravachol, a cholesterol-lowering drug that is similar to Crestor. Pravachol (pravastatin sodium) reduces LDL ( low-density lipoprotein) or bad cholesterol and lowers total blood cholesterol levels by blocking the production of cholesterol...
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15. Is sexual dysfunction a side effect of Crestor?

    Yes, it is a side effect. Also, liver damage is a possible side effect. Sexual dysfunction is a POSSIBLE side effect, not a certain one.
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16. Why do I have to take Crestor at night?

    Crestor is prescribed to be taken at night because, that is the time that our liver produces cholesterol. Crestor inhibits cholesterol reproduction and, can only be effective in doing so if it is taken right before production takes place.
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17. Does Crestor cause gas?

    According to the makers of Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium), AstraZeneca, abdominal pain and nausea are among the typical side effects that accompany use of this cholesterol-lowering drug, although they do not specifically list gas as a side effect...
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18. Does Crestor cause heart palpitations?

    Cardiovascular complications have been reported by some Crestor users. Heart Palpitations has been one of the side effects experienced when taking Crestor.
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19. Does Crestor cause liver pain?

    Liver pain isn't typically associated with taking Crestor. A physician should be consulted if you experience it while taking the drug.
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20. Does Crestor cause muscle aches?

    According to the Crestor website, some of the more common side effects are headache, abdominal pain, nausea, weakness and muscle pains. The muscle aches are greater in patients who are 65 years or older or who already have kidney or thyroid problems. These muscle pains may be greater if you are taking another medicine along with Crestor...
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