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Was on 5 mg of crestor. increased to 10mg. can i take 2 of the 5mg to equal 10mg so i dont have to toss the lower dose?

Q: was on 5 mg of crestor. increased to 10mg. can i take 2 of the 5mg to equal 10mg so i dont have to toss the lower dose?

: Yes, many times recommended this way for dose adjustments to make sure tolerated well before moving to higher strength.

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Yes, many times recommended this way for dose adjustments to make sure tolerated well before moving to higher strength.

Answered 2/2/2023

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A member asked:

Was on 5 mg of crestor. increased to 10mg. can i take 2 of the 5mg to equal 10mg so i dont have to toss the lower dose?

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