Question 1

what is the definition or description of: crestor (rosuvastatin) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol lowering: Crestor is a safe, effective cholesterol lowering drug. It has no use in allergic disease  Allergy to crestor is exceptionally rare.

Question 2

can crestor (rosuvastatin) cause skin conditions?

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In some cases: Crestor (rosuvastatin) can cause skin rash , pruritus , urticaria and angioedema.

Question 3

can plavix or crestor (rosuvastatin) cause symptoms of diverticulitis?

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No: There are no drugs which can cause diverticulitis.  Diverticulitis occurs when a diverticulum or pouch in the colon gets a small hole in it causing small amounts of stool and bacteria to leak out of the colon.  This leads to infection.  You must have diverticulosis (pockets or pouches in your colon) in order to be at risk for diverticulitis.  Diverticulosis is generally an asymptomatic condition.

Question 4

could crestor (rosuvastatin) cause joint or back pain?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Speak with your doctor about reducing the dose or stopping temporarily to see if symptoms improve.

Question 5

does,crestor and aspirin cause erection problems or is it in my head?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Everyone is different but that is very rare to happen with either drug so I would look for other reasons than these medications.Less than 1/2 of 1% have reported this so not significant.

Question 6

i am currently on crestor (rosuvastatin). can it cause muscle pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Crestor, (rosuvastatin) a cholesterol medicine in the "statin" family, can cause muscle aches. Minor aches are not uncommon and usually temporary. Muscle breakdown, or rhabdomyolysis, is a rare but more serious side effect of statins that should be checked by a doctor immediately.

Question 7

i have been taking co-diovan & atenolol. then,i was given crestor (rosuvastatin) & asked to stop atenolol. reason please?

Accepted Answer

QUESTION: SHOULD BE ADDRESSED JUST LIE THIS TO YOUR DOCTOR. PATIENTS LEAVE OFFICE WITHOUT GETTING CLEAR AS TO WHY OR WHAT AND CALL LATER OR ASK OTHER DOCTOR WHAT SOMEONE ELSE MAY BE THINKING

Question 8

can statins (lipitor and crestor specifically) cause changes in taste? many foods (either acidic foods or certain proteins, i can't isolate it) that i once enjoyed are distasteful. other foods taste normal. the statins are the only consistent change.

Accepted Answer

Dysgeuzia: While possible, it would be uncommon for statins to cause your dysgeuzia or taste alteration. That can be easily tested with your prescriber’s permission by stopping taking statin for couple of weeks. Would rather recommend starting with an oral exam either with your dentist or PCP. I suspect your condition reflects early symptoms of a different medical condition. Watch your weight as well.

Question 9

elevated lfts. liver ultrasound says homogenous coarse echotexture. been on crestor (rosuvastatin) for 1 yr+ lfts normal before crestor (rosuvastatin). is this a cause to worry?

Accepted Answer

Stop the statin: Statin drugs for high cholesterol frequently cause abnormal liver function tests.  You should stop Crestor (rosuvastatin) and check whether or not the liver tests return to normal.  If they do, you might be able to use a different statin.  If they don't, you need to check for other causes of abnormal liver function.

Question 10

what can cause my upper thigh to feel painful almost like a burn? i stopped crestor (rosuvastatin) about 6 mos ago & the pain stopped after 2.5 weeks but is now back w/o statins. no change in activities.

Accepted Answer

6MO STATIN OF PAIN: If we assume this due to the statin as the scenario certainly sounds a likely cause, and you stopped it, I  agree with the questions imposition that 2.5 weeks SEEMS like enough time to pass.  Well, its not.  And in 17% who stop due to this side effect, pain persists to 6 months. Ouch.  Ref: "Neuromuscular Symptoms and Elevated CK after Statin" N Engl J Med 2010; 362:564-565 February 11, 2010.

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Does,crestor and aspirin cause erection problems or is it in my head?

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I am currently on crestor (rosuvastatin). can it cause muscle pain?

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I have been taking co-diovan & atenolol. then,i was given crestor (rosuvastatin) & asked to stop atenolol. reason please?

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Can statins (lipitor and crestor specifically) cause changes in taste? many foods (either acidic foods or certain proteins, i can't isolate it) that i once enjoyed are distasteful. other foods taste normal. the statins are the only consistent change.

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Elevated lfts. liver ultrasound says homogenous coarse echotexture. been on crestor (rosuvastatin) for 1 yr+ lfts normal before crestor (rosuvastatin). is this a cause to worry?

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What can cause my upper thigh to feel painful almost like a burn? i stopped crestor (rosuvastatin) about 6 mos ago & the pain stopped after 2.5 weeks but is now back w/o statins. no change in activities.

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