Question 1

can crestor (rosuvastatin) be crushed?

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Difficult to answer: Though the manufacturer does not specifically warn against this, "film coated" tablets are usually designed that way to minimize any stomach upset that may be caused by the drug itself (this should not be confused with "enteric or delayed release coatings).

Question 2

what does crestor (rosuvastatin) do for lpa?

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Not much: Treatment of elevated lp(a) is a bit tough. Potent statins can mitigate the risk by lowering the ldl-cholesterol level as much as possible (below 70 mg/dl), since that particle is tied to the ldl-c molecule. Estrogen therapy in women, Niacin in both sexes, and in the future, cholesterol ester transfer protein inhibitors (if they come to market) may lower lp(a) levels.

Question 3

please describe the medication: crestor (rosuvastatin)?

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Lowers cholesterol: Crestor is the brand name for rosuvastatin. Its function is to lower the body's production of cholesterol and to stabilize current cholesterol plaques. The general name for this class of medication is "statins".   Other statins include Lipitor (atorvastatin) and zocor (simvastatin).

Question 4

is there a generict  brand  for crestor  10mg  thanks ?

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Yes: Rosuvastatin is the generic for crestor has been approved by the FDA and is commercially available

Question 5

what is the best time to take crestor (rosuvastatin) 10 mg?

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Crestor (rosuvastatin): It is generally believed that cholesterol is produced by the body at night.  The first drugs in the class (statins) were recommended to be taken with the evening meal.  However, the new statins such as Crestor (rosuvastatin) have in the product labeling that it can be taken any time during the day.  However, if it's not a hardship, i would still recommend that you take your Crestor (rosuvastatin) with your evening meal.

Question 6

i am taking generic for crestor (rosuvastatin). is that good?

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Impossible: There is no generic medication for Crestor (rosuvastatin) at this time as the medication is still under patent.   The generic name for Crestor (rosuvastatin) is Rosuvastatin and you may be on that med, but it is not generic (and won't be for years).   Generic statins currently available are pravastatin, simvastatin, atorvastatin, and lovastatin.  All statins have the same action, but some may be better for some people.

Question 7

i was just wondering the best time for crestor (rosuvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Can Be Taken Anytime: Some statins (pravachol, zocor, (simvastatin) mevacor) have very short half-lives (2-4 hours) and have a better effect if taken at night. This is because the medication works by decreasing cholesterol synthesis which is increased during the evening hours. Other statins (lipitor, crestor) have very long half-lives (14-18 hours) and have equal effect if taken in the morning or evening.

Question 8

i am taking crestor at night? should i change to evening time?

Accepted Answer

: Crestor or rosuvastatin can be taken at any time of the day with or without food, there are other statins, somewhat older that are best to be taken at night.

Question 9

is  there a crestor 10 mg generic avaible for high choleterols?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, is called Rosuvastatin Calcium. It works for hypercholesterolemia, high triglycerides and it helps to prevent heart attack and stroke

Question 10

when is the expiration date for the crestor (rosuvastatin) patent?

Accepted Answer

Patent wars: "The substance patent protecting CRESTOR (rosuvastatin) expires on 8 January 2016, and the pediatric exclusivity period expires 8 July 2016." This went to litigation. See:  http://www.astrazeneca.com/Media/Press-releases/Article/20130325--astrazeneca-settles-litigation-over-crestor-patent

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