Rosuvastatin

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Rosuvastatin is used to help lower “bad” cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides), and raise the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as “Statins.” Lowering “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides, and raising the amount of “good” cholesterol decreases the risk of heart diseases and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition, making lifestyle and dietary changes such as eating a proper diet, doing exercises, losing weight if overweight and quitting smoking will help reduce your cholesterol. Eating low-cholesterol, low-fat diet and lifestyle changes as suggested by your physician may help Rosuvastatin work better.

How to take it

Rosuvastatin only comes in the form of a tablet that you take orally by mouth once a day.

Dosage

Rosuvastatin is available in 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg tablets. Take the medication as prescribed by your physician. The doctor may consider dose reduction of rosuvastatin if the mediation is combined with niacin or fenofibrate due to increased risk of skeletal muscle problems.

Precautions and side effects

Rosuvastatin can increase the level of your liver enzymes and cause muscle problems. Other common side effects include headache, stomach pain, nausea and weakness. Tell your doctor about the other medications and herbs you are taking as Rosuvastatin can interact with other medications that can affect the ability of the medication to lower cholesterol. Higher does of the amount of medication take longer to metabolize, especially in elders, raising the risks of side effects. The doctor may monitor you closely for side effects.

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