Is CRESTOR Right for You?
CRESTOR® (rosuvastatin calcium), along with diet, can help manage cholesterol and slow the progression of 
, the buildup of plaque in your over time. But it may not be right for everyone. Review the lists below to see some of the reasons why CRESTOR may or may not be a good fit for some people, and then make an appointment with your doctor to find out if CRESTOR is right for you.
Do not take CRESTOR if you
- Have previously had an allergic reaction to CRESTOR
- Currently have liver disease or liver problems
- Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant. CRESTOR may harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking CRESTOR, stop taking the medicine and call your doctor right away
- Are breast feeding. CRESTOR can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby
As with other statin medicines, there is a chance of having a drug interaction while taking CRESTOR if you are also taking other medicines. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are taking any prescription medications, including
- Cyclosporine (Sandimmune®, Neoral®), a medicine with multiple uses, including use after organ transplants or for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis
- A blood thinner called warfarin (Coumadin®)
- A protease inhibitor used to treat HIV-1 infection called lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra®)
- Certain types of other medicines that lower cholesterol, such as gemfibrozil (Lopid®), fenofibrate (Tricor®), and niacin (Niaspan®, Niacor®)
- Antacids containing aluminum and magnesium HCl, such as Mylanta®
- Birth control pills
While you are taking CRESTOR, don’t start taking any of these medicines without checking with your doctor first. If you aren’t sure if you’re taking any of these medicines, be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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