Rosuvastatin

Rosuvastatin is a prescription statin medicine used to help lower cholesterol and triglycerides. It works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that makes cholesterol, which can help reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol.

It is used for high cholesterol, mixed lipid disorders, and to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other heart-related problems in some patients. Rosuvastatin is not for use during pregnancy, and it may not be suitable for people with liver disease or certain muscle problems. Follow your prescriber’s directions and report unexplained muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine.