Do not change your dose or stop CRESTOR without talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well
Do not take 2 doses of rosuvastatin within 12 hours of each other
The statins Rosuvastatin (Crestor® or Ezallor®) is a high cholesterol treatment
Response to therapy should be estimated from preapheresis LDL-C levels
See more Dosing information Rosuvastatin tablets: Dose range: 5-40 mg once
Your specific dosage may depend on your age, reason for taking it, and drug interactions
This product is available in the following dosage forms: Tablet Capsule
Administration The administration of rosuvastatin is via capsule or tablet
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The recommended dosing range for Crestor is between 5 mg and 40 mg orally once
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For patients who are not adequately controlled at a dose of rosuvastatin 20 mg/ezetimibe 10 mg; consider the risk/benefit of treatment
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Initially 5 mg once daily, then increased if tolerated to 20 mg once daily, dose to be increased gradually at intervals of at least 4 weeks
Take one dose each day
Clinical studies have indicated that 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors, also known as statins, can potentially inhibit chronic heart failure
Doubling up on doses is not recommended
Dosage and intensity: Typical rosuvastatin dosages range from 5 mg to 40 mg daily
The starting rosuvastatin dosage for all children and adolescents was 5 mg once daily
It is used to prevent cardiovascular disease and treat various types of hyperlipidemia
It is therefore important to know the dose-related magnitude of effect of rosuvastatin on blood lipids
Swallow the tablets (Crestor) whole; do not split, chew, or crush them
The most common side effects may include: Headache, muscle aches and pains, abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea
1 Lower cholesterol in the blood can prevent heart attacks, strokes, and can even reduce the risk of heart Along with diet, CRESTOR has been shown to help lower LDL cholesterol by up to 55% (at 20-mg dose versus 7% with placebo) CRESTOR is also FDA approved to slow the progression of plaque buildup in the arteries, as part of a treatment plan to lower cholesterol to goal; How CRESTOR May Help NHS medicines information on rosuvastatin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it