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A member asked:

Is there any problem in splitting a 20 mg crestor (rosuvastatin) toachieve the 10 mg daily dose? it cuts the cost in half.

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Yes: Although not officially tested, it is generally felt to be safe and effective to split Crestor (rosuvastatin) with your doctor's permission.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/27/2016

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

No : No problem & we do this all the time. Good way toile your $ go further.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/23/2013

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My mom is taking 10mg crestor (rosuvastatin) daily very good results she went back to her dr for a follow up he gave her 20mg of crestor (rosuvastatin) to take because he said he ?

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I missed two doses of crestor (rosuvastatin). I feel dizzy today. Are the missed doses causing the dizziness?

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I increased my dose crestor (rosuvastatin) from 5 to10mg then I started having numbness and tingling in feet and hands. How long for it to resolve after stopping ?

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