Crestor (Rosuvastatin) Prescriptions Available Online Today

Crestor is a brand name medication. The active ingredient is also available under the generic name of rosuvastatin.

The dosage for Crestor varies depending on many factors and ranges from 5 mg to 40 mg.

A typical starting dose is 10 to 20 mg taken once a day. Always follow your doctor’s instructions about how much Crestor to take and how often to take it.

Keep taking Crestor, even if you feel well because high cholesterol typically has no symptoms.

You may need frequent blood tests while taking Crestor to check your liver values.

People of Asian descent may absorb Crestor at a higher rate than other people and may need to start on a lower dose than others.

Although Crestor is generally considered to be safe, it may cause side effects ranging from mild to severe. Potential side effects of Crestor may include:

• Weakness
• Headache
• Stomach pain or nausea
• Confusion or mild memory problems
• New or worsening diabetes
• Muscle problems
• Kidney problems
• LIver problems

Crestor has many benefits, including:

• Lowered blood levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL)
• Lowered triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood)
• Increased levels of “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL)
• Slowed progression of atherosclerosis (a build-up of plaque in blood vessels)
• Reduced risk of heart attack and stroke

Always tell your doctor about your medical history and medications. Crestor may not be right for everybody. Be especially sure to let your doctor know about:

• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Alcohol use
• Thyroid disorder
• If you are over 65 years old
• If you are of Asian descent
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or may become pregnant

Make sure your doctor knows about any medications you take, especially:

• Blood thinners (like warfarin or Coumadin)
• Colchicine
• Cyclosporine
• Daptomycin
• Ledipasvir
• Fostamatinib
• Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir
• Red yeast rice products
• Medicines that contain niacin or nicotinic acid (like vitamin B3, Niaspan, Niacor, Advicor, Simcor, Slo-Niacin)
• Antifungal medicine (like fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole)
• Antiviral medicine to treat HIV or hepatitis C (like fosamprenavir, atazanavir, lopinavir, ritonavir, tipranavir, simeprevir)
• Antacids
• Other cholesterol medications (like fenofibrate, gemfibrozil)

Lipitor and Crestor belong to the same class of medications, called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. They have similar effects and benefits. The generic for Lipitor called atorvastatin, is slightly cheaper than the generic for Crestor, rosuvastatin.

The main differences between Crestor and Lipitor are the dosage, side effects, and medication interactions. The typical dosage of Crestor ranges from 5 to 40 mg, while the typical dosage of Lipitor is 10 to 80 mg. Your doctor will decide which medication and in what dose is best for you based on your general health, personal preferences, and other medications you may be taking.

Your cost for Crestor will vary depending on where and how you buy it. Your insurance coverage may also affect your cost. Talk to your prescribing doctor about ways you can save on your prescriptions.

Rosuvastatin is the generic form of Crestor. It has the same main ingredients and is as effective as Crestor at lowering bad cholesterol.

Generic medications such as rosuvastatin are often cheaper than their branded counterparts.

You can request a Crestor prescription online after a licensed doctor completes a medical evaluation. To learn more about Crestor, book an appointment online with one of our licensed primary care doctors. If they believe Crestor is right for you, they can electronically send a prescription for Crestor to your preferred pharmacy, where you can pick it up as soon as it is ready.

You can request a Crestor prescription online after a licensed doctor completes a medical evaluation. To learn more about Crestor, book an appointment online with one of our licensed primary care doctors. If they believe Crestor is right for you, they can electronically send a prescription for Crestor to your preferred pharmacy, where you can pick it up as soon as it is ready.