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How effective is crestor (rosuvastatin) 10mg to help reduce your cholesterol?

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Dr. Andrew Kaplan answered

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Very: Depending on how high the cholesterol is at baseline, even a small dose may be therapeutic. It is a potent medication.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/7/2013

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Crestor (rosuvastatin): With good diet could reduce cholesterol 25-45%.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 9/1/2013

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