Crestor 20 mg Tablet

Crestor 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of rosuvastatin in each tablet. Rosuvastatin belongs to the statin class of medicines, which are used to help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides while raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Crestor 20 mg Tablet is prescribed to reduce cardiovascular risk in people with high cholesterol, mixed dyslipidemia, or certain other lipid disorders. It is a prescription tablet taken by mouth as part of a cholesterol-lowering treatment plan that also includes diet and lifestyle changes.

How it works: Rosuvastatin in Crestor 20 mg Tablet blocks an enzyme the liver uses to make cholesterol, so the body produces less LDL cholesterol. The tablet also helps the liver remove more cholesterol from the blood, which can lower the chance of heart and blood vessel problems over time.

Crestor 20 mg Tablet is a middle-strength option in this brand range, between Crestor 10 mg Tablet and Crestor 40 mg Tablet, with lower 5 mg and 10 mg strengths also available. Doctors may choose Crestor 20 mg Tablet when a lower dose is not enough to reach cholesterol goals, but a higher dose is not yet needed. Because it is a stronger tablet than the 5 mg and 10 mg options, it may be used for patients who have already been assessed and need more LDL lowering.

• High LDL cholesterol
• Mixed dyslipidemia
• High triglycerides
• Lowering cardiovascular risk in selected patients
• Treatment of certain inherited lipid disorders

• Swallow the Crestor 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it once daily exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if possible.
• Crestor 20 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food.
• Follow the cholesterol-lowering diet your doctor recommends while taking this tablet.
• Avoid taking extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; if you miss one, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose.
• Do not change from the 20 mg strength to a lower or higher Crestor tablet unless your prescriber directs you to do so.

Each Crestor 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of rosuvastatin, which is a moderate-to-high intensity statin strength. It is usually taken once daily, and the maximum dose is 40 mg per day, but the exact dose and whether 20 mg is right for you must be decided by your doctor. This strength is not a starting dose for everyone, so it should be used only when your prescriber has assessed your cholesterol goals and overall risk.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Rosuvastatin may include:

• Muscle aches or soreness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Weakness
• Constipation
• Tiredness; muscle symptoms may be more noticeable at this 20 mg strength than with lower doses

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, thyroid problems, or a history of muscle problems before using Crestor 20 mg Tablet.
• This is a stronger tablet than 5 mg and 10 mg Crestor, so the risk of muscle-related side effects may be higher than with lower strengths in some patients.
• Limit alcohol, because heavy alcohol use can raise the risk of liver problems while taking rosuvastatin.
• Tell your prescriber about any unexplained muscle pain, especially if it comes with weakness or fever.
• Do not use during pregnancy, and do not breastfeed unless your doctor specifically says it is safe.
• Discuss all medicines and supplements you take, because some combinations can increase rosuvastatin levels or raise muscle risk.
• If you have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes, your doctor may monitor blood sugar while you take a statin like Crestor 20 mg Tablet.

• Cyclosporine
• Certain HIV protease inhibitors or hepatitis C antivirals
• Gemfibrozil and other fibrates
• Warfarin
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium

Store Crestor 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.