What is rosuvastatin?
Rosuvastatin is a statins drug and is the active ingredient found inside Crestor responsible for its therapeutic effect. Crestor is a prescription medication which contains between 5 mg and 40 mg of rosuvastatin. When you buy the generic for Crestor, it will be marketed and sold as rosuvastatin.
What is rosuvastatin used for?
Rosuvastatin is used for the treatment of high cholesterol, which helps lower a person’s risk of heart attack, stroke, or developing angina.
When to take rosuvastatin?
If your doctor has directed you to take rosuvastatin at a certain time, it is important to follow those directions very carefully. Otherwise, you may take it at any time of day, though it is recommended you take your dose at that same time each day.
What is the difference between Lipitor and Crestor?
Though both medications share similarities such as the condition they treat and the drug class they fall under, they do present some differences. First off, grapefruit products will not affect Crestor nearly as much as they will affect Lipitor. Another difference is those of Asian descent may find themselves more sensitive to side effects of Crestor opposed to Lipitor. Crestor is slightly more expensive than Lipitor in the United States and has a longer half life (by 5 hours). Lastly, Lipitor has been available in the United States for much longer than Crestor has.
Which statin is better Lipitor or Crestor?
Both Lipitor and Crestor are very effective medications for treating cholesterol therefore neither are considered better than the other. However, there may be indicators that confirm one may be more suitable for you specifically. Lipitor has more disease interactions than Crestor; the biggest one being liver disease. Therefore if you suffer from high cholesterol and liver disease, Crestor may be a better option for you. However, Lipitor is available in a higher strength; 80mg. This option may be better for those who need a higher strength medication.
What are the side effects of taking rosuvastatin?
The most commonly reported side effects of rosuvastatin include headache, weakness, muscle aches, nausea, and stomach pain. This is not a complete list of side effects.
What does rosuvastatin look like?
Rosuvastatin, when sold as Crestor, will commonly come as a small, round, pink pill. However, when you purchase the 5mg it may be yellow and the 40mg pill may be oval. When you buy rosuvastatin generically, the appearance can vary. Rosuvastatin’s appearance before it is compressed into a pill is a white amorphous powder.
How much does rosuvastatin cost?
The cost for the brand Crestor, which contains rosuvastatin, is typically quite high since it is not covered by medicare; the retail cost can sometimes be found in the thousands. The generic, sold just as rosuvastatin, can be found at a lower retail cost but can still cost hundreds of dollars. At My Drug Center, we offer both the brand name and generic alternative at an affordable cost; between $0.50 and $3.20 per pill. You can access these prices with a valid prescription when you buy rosuvastatin online at My Drug Center.