Crestor

Crestor is determined to be used in reducing high cholesterol and triglycerides. The drug increases high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. It is also useful in slowing atherosclerosis in patients with high blood cholesterol levels. You should follow an appropriate diet while using this drug. It can also be taken for other purposes if determined by the doctor.

Crestor is characterized as an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, known as a "statin." By its activity the drug decreases the production of some fatty substances, including cholesterol.

Crestor is not for the use of people allergic to a component in it, pregnant or breast-feeding women or patients using mibefradil, itraconazole, and telithromycin. You should also avoid taking this medicine if you have a liver disease or abnormal liver function tests.

If you fall into the group mentioned above you ought to check with your doctor.

If you need any additional facts about the drug, please refer to your doctor or a pharmacist.
The medication is not to be used by people for whom it wasn't recommended by the doctor.
Inform your doctor if the symptoms persist or if they get worse.

The given information represents basic medical facts about the drug. If any questions about the use of the medicine arise you are strongly advised to contact the doctor or any other health care provider.