Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
Overview
Side Effects
Related questions
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
Medications
Rosuvastatin

Rosuvastatin

Share

Link copied

Rosuvastatin is a HMG-CoA enzyme blocker which is a kind of cholesterol/lipid lowering agent (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

HMG COA enzyme blocker

Brands

Crestor • Cresagen • Rocrest • ROSTOR • Rosvator • Storwin • Vusor

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Back pain
Muscle pain
Heartburn
Diarrhea
Headache
Loss of strength
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia
Aching muscles
Cognitive impairment
Rash
Slow thinking

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Skin blisters
Blister rash

Related questions

A 37-year old female asked:

Can crestor (rosuvastatin) be crushed?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

Can i take rosuvastatin & eat grapefruit?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

What does crestor (rosuvastatin) do for lpa?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: crestor (rosuvastatin)?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 57-year old male asked:

What is the best time to take crestor (rosuvastatin) 10 mg?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

How long will it take for rosuvastatin to leave the system?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 60-year old male asked:

I am taking generic for crestor (rosuvastatin). Is that good?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

I was just wondering the best time for crestor (rosuvastatin)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

When is the expiration date for the Crestor (rosuvastatin) patent?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 63-year old male asked:

What ate the problems with stopping crestor (rosuvastatin) 20 mg ?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old male asked:

I started on crestor (rosuvastatin) 5mg recently. Is it for lifelong now ?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old female asked:

Is it normal to take 20mg of crestor (rosuvastatin) after having good results with 10mg ?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 63-year old male asked:

Currently taking crestor (rosuvastatin) 20mg and wish to stop; can I simply cease to take the meds?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 62-year old male asked:

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

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 65-year old female asked:

I have been taking crestor (rosuvastatin) fot several years, now have diabeites. Will it go away if i quite taking crestor (rosuvastatin)?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old female asked:

How often are you suppose to have your colustrol checke when taking Crestor (rosuvastatin) 10 my friend was checked 14 months ago is that normal?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 52-year old male asked:

Taking 5mg rosuvastatin cause headache?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

Is there any side effects when taking rosuvastatin?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

Any long term side effects of crestor (rosuvastatin)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 49-year old asked:

How long do crestor (rosuvastatin) side effects last?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

Anyone had side effects taking crestor (rosuvastatin)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 49-year old asked:

How effective is rosuvastatin (Crestor) for treating stroke?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

What are the more worrisome side effects of crestor (rosuvastatin)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

What's the difference between fnofibrate and crestor (rosuvastatin)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 57-year old male asked:

Can I take fexofenadine and crestor (rosuvastatin) at the same time?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

I take my crestor (rosuvastatin) just before I go to bed is it bad for you?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

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

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 26-year old male asked:

Is it true that Crestor (rosuvastatin) (or statins in general) make you age faster?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

I'm on the following medications: crestor (rosuvastatin) norvase prestiva (sp). Are these safe together?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

Which side effects have you had from taking crestor (rosuvastatin) and did they go away after a few days?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.