Tell your doctor if any of these side effects are severe or do not go away:
- heartburn
- diarrhea
- headache
- constipation
- stomach pain
- dizziness
- sleeping difficulties
- joint pain or weakness
The following side effects are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- weakness
- fever
- dark urine
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- sore throat
- difficult urination
- a skin rash
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- chest pain
- pain in upper right part of stomach
- chills
- yellowing of the skin/eyes
- tingling in fingers
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Rosuvastatin (Generic Crestor),
- Tell your doctor what medications you are taking, especially the following: niacin); cimetidine (Tagamet); cyclosporine; ketoconazole (Nizoral); other medications for high cholesterol such as clofibrate (Atromid-S), anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); fenofibrate (Tricor), gemfibrozil (Lopid), and spironolactone (Aldactone).
- If you are taking antacids, take them at least 2 hours after Rosuvastatin (Generic Crestor).
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Rosuvastatin (Generic Crestor) or any other medications.
- Tell your doctor if you drink large amounts of alcohol, if you have a family history of high cholesterol, and if you have or have ever had diabetes.
- If you are having surgery, tell the doctor that you are taking Rosuvastatin (Generic Crestor).
- Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had seizures; a heart attack; a stroke; low blood pressure; or kidney , liver, or thyroid disease.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Rosuvastatin (Generic Crestor), tell your doctor immediately. Do not breastfeed while taking Rosuvastatin (Generic Crestor).
