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What happens if you miss 4 days of crestor?

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

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Steady state: Crestor is a steady state med missing a few days will not cause a big jump in cholesterol levels or any significant consequences

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/24/2021

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Elevated lfts been on crestor (rosuvastatin) 1yr+ dr suspects liver damage worried crazy. Liver ultrasound schd 10 days. Is it serious?

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I take a high dose taper of prednisone (70mg, 60, 50,40 etc for 8 days) about 4x/yr for RA flares x 30 yrs NOW prescribed Crestor 5mg/day Are these compatible while on taper? And can I eat a grapefruit in the a.m. if I take crestor at night?

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My LDL was only a little high but my ratio was poor. My GP thinks it's genetic and prescribed Crestor 5 mg/day. This more than halved my LDL cholesterol. Should I reduce to one every 2 days to reduce risks to my liver etc?

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A member asked:

What to do if I have 468 bad cholesterol, i know it s really high.Im taken crestor (rosuvastatin) but still kept on going up.Pls help me.?

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I used crestor (rosuvastatin) 20mg for more than 4 years, i reduced to10mg but lipid profile was rised.By the way i had stents before 3 years&im on diet, what can I do?

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