Rosuvastatin
Also sold as: Crestor
Prescription neededCholesterol medicines
Comes as:Tablet
Usual adult dose
Usual adult dose: 5 to 10 mg once a day, up to 20 mg (40 mg only under a specialist). People of Asian origin should start with 5 mg.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- muscle aches
- headache
- stomach pain
- nausea
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- severe muscle pain or weakness with dark urine
- yellow eyes or skin
- protein or blood in urine
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Active liver disease
- Severe kidney disease
- Heavy alcohol use (use with caution)
Interactions
Medicines that can react with this one.
Moderate2 medicinesTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Fenofibrate
Together they raise the risk of muscle problems; report muscle pain.
- Warfarin
Rosuvastatin can raise the effect of warfarin; INR should be checked when starting.