Rosuvastatin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2020

For High Cholesterol "I have had a terrible experience with rosuvastatin. Started it 03/20/2020 and had to get off it on 04/07/20. I developed terrible pain in my joints and muscles. I was not able to lift a pot of coffee because my right arm and hand had started shaking. I lost sleep and the pain almost crippled me. If you have any issues with statins, please avoid this drug."

• Sco...
• July 28, 2019

For High Cholesterol "I started taking pravastatin 20 mg. No side effects except extreme memory loss and confusion, so the doctor changed me to rosuvastatin. I stopped taking it after 2 pills taken every second day due to bad side effects: pain everywhere in my back, fingers, and joints. I stopped taking them, so I will go to the doctor tomorrow to see what he has to say. I started taking fish oil and eating healthy foods, but I think statin drugs are poisonous and the doctors don't care."

• Aim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2019

For High Cholesterol "Started Rosuvastatin (Crestor) 4 months ago. I had to discontinue due to a swollen vein in my thigh that developed (a known side effect). I had never had this problem before. It also increased my knee, leg, and back pain, mostly in the veins and muscles. The abnormal swelling in my vein was about the size of a golf ball. Very scary side effect. I told my PCP that I will not take this statin again. It's been 4 months since, and the swelling of my vein is just now returning to normal."

• joh...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 28, 2022

Rosuvastatin for Atherosclerosis "After a couple of months of taking 40 mg of Crestor, my blood tests showed that my liver enzymes, Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), had increased by a factor of 3 or 4. My gastroenterologist (the liver doc) monitored this for a few weeks and told me to stop taking Crestor. I'm now on Praluent, and it seems to work fine. My ALT and AST levels are back to normal. I don't feel foot cramps anymore. Maybe most importantly is that after 6 weeks of stopping Crestor, I feel mentally sharper. I didn't notice it as it happened, but I think Crestor affected my ability to think with clarity. A side effect of Crestor mentioned on Mayoclinic.org is 'mental fuzziness.' So the question for others to consider is, has Crestor or another statin affected your mental processes in the same way, and if so, would you be alert enough to notice it? Liver enzyme problems are rare, so maybe I'm a special case, but maybe mental fuzziness is an independent side effect to watch for."

• Cor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2024

Rosuvastatin for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL "Since menopause, my LDL and non-HDL became stubbornly high despite diet changes (I had the advanced lipid and ApoB test as well). Finally, I agreed to take a statin. The doctor prescribed 5 mg rosuvastatin every other day. After 3 months, I got retested. Total 271 to 188, Trigs 68 to 66, HDL 81 to 69, LDL 173 to 106. I have had no side effects, but taking a low dose every other day."

• Anonymous
• March 27, 2010

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "Started on Crestor 5 mg a year and a half ago. It immediately lowered my cholesterol by 60 points. No problems until 4 months ago. Started having heart palpitations, mainly at night, which is when I took the Crestor. They got so severe that I would be up all night. After doing a lot of research on the internet, I found that other people had experienced this too, so I stopped the medicine and haven't had any palpitations since. My doctor seems reluctant to believe this was the cause."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2020

For High Cholesterol "My mom started taking Rosuvastatin after many times complaining to her physician that she was having cramps in her legs. Apparently, statins can cause severe leg cramps. The doctor had her on several different statins before Rosuvastatin. Once she started taking it, she started having back pain. She thought it was because she had an old injury that caused a bit of osteoarthritis (for which she was taking other meds). The pain started getting worse, and the doctor did not change her statin, only added strong and strong pain meds. To make a long story short, my mother ended up in the emergency room in renal failure after the doctor added Tramadol and did not take the Rosuvastatin away. So BE CAREFUL with this drug as it can interact with others. If you have back pain when you take it, stop and tell your doctor."

• Obs...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 16, 2017

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "CRESTOR 20mg - STARTED TAKING ON Jan 14, 2015, TWO YEARS AGO. Approx. Dec 2016, started to have noticeable pain in legs - meanwhile, playing tennis 3 times a week. On Feb 21, 2017, cardiologist would not eliminate Crestor or substitute but said to go to 1/2 dosage, which I did. It's effective. Will review in 4 months with cardiologist. MUSCLE ACHES SHOULD BE A WARNING TO ATHLETES WITH THIS STATIN - MAYBE OTHER STATINS TOO. 11/01/2016 - Recognized leg pain - both lower legs as a problem. 12/19/16 - Saw sports medicine doctor at Penn - Naproxen scripted. 02/21/17 - Talked with cardiologist about continuing, both lower leg pain, now reduced to 10mg - PAIN REDUCED QUICKLY AFTER LOWER DOSAGE and remains minimal NOW"

• KPa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 29, 2020

For High Cholesterol "I started taking 5 mg generic Crestor 2 years ago, every other day, no problems. My cholesterol wasn't coming down low enough, it's hereditary for me. Doctor increased to 5 mg every day for the past 8 months. My knees are killing me, like they are going to buckle under me, and muscle pain in my chest. Doctor convinced it's not a side effect. I'm convinced it is. I'm very active and never had problems before. My hands go numb, doctor keeps saying I'm fine! I'm going to have my blood work after COVID-19 calms down and I can get to a real doctor visit. I'm so glad it's not just me!"

• Yve...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 27, 2023

For High Cholesterol "I've been taking this medication every day for the last three months since March/April, and I am experiencing recurring UTIs and itchiness all over. At first, I thought it was bug bites, but now I think it's hives because my back is also broken out. I am seeing a doctor this week because my body hurts, like muscle and bone pain, and I want to stop taking this medication immediately. I don't know if it has brought my cholesterol or triglyceride levels down, but they will have to find an alternative medication or suggest a diet for me to follow so that I can feel normal again."

• Nor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2017

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "I've been taking rosuvastatin for about two months now and had a blood test taken after five weeks on it. Overall levels went from 266 to 147, LDL 169 to 73, HDL 48 to 44, and Trigs from 250 to 150. I didn't really make much effort to change diet as I wanted to get a good idea of what the drug was doing on its own. I will make necessary diet changes and try to get the numbers down a bit more so that I can either take the medication less often or perhaps switch to a lower dose. Fortunately, I'm not experiencing any adverse side effects. Seems to be a pretty effective drug if you can tolerate it."

• Wil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2018

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "I had a massive heart attack 14 years ago and was put on Lipitor. I could not handle the muscle cramps. I was then put on Crestor, again, I could not handle the cramps. Years later, now, I have very high cholesterol levels and have been put on Crestor again but told to take it every second day, 10 mg, and to take ubiquinol a couple of hours before. This is coenzyme Q10. I still got cramping in my fingers and shooting pains up my arms, so I have cut it down to 5 mg every second day, and it seems to be tolerable. It seems I can handle a low dose. Hopefully, it’s better than nothing."

• Har...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2022

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "I tried numerous different statins 10 years ago and didn't get on with any of them, so I stopped them. I recently and reluctantly started taking Crestor at 5 mg daily, as some American physicians advocate taking it at a low dose to reduce the inflammation in your arteries, which some suggest could actually be the real underlying problem. After 3 months, I can say that I haven't had any real problems with it, but if I do, I will reduce the amount to 5 mg every other day or even cut the tablets in half and take just 2.5 mg. It has reduced my LDL cholesterol by 46%, but I'm not sure if having high LDL levels is actually the biggest issue, as new research suggests that low HDL and high triglycerides could be a bigger factor in CV disease. I'm going to carry on taking it reluctantly, but also hopeful that it could prevent a stroke or heart attack, as I have a family history of heart disease."

• Tau...
• May 12, 2020

For High Cholesterol "I had my thyroid gland destroyed. My doctor told me it would cause a false elevation with my cholesterol. Fast forward several years. New nurse practitioner. Blood work done, high cholesterol. Was put on generic Crestor. She said it wouldn't make a difference if my thyroid was destroyed. Have genetic high cholesterol. So, I ended up on rosuvastatin. I took 10 mg for 7 days. I felt like I had the flu. Hurt all over. Nausea. I decided to take 10 mg 3 times a week. I'd get out of my car and actually felt stiff and limped. Told my nurse practitioner and she didn't believe Crestor did that. Lowered my cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides some. So, I decreased to 5 mg 3 times a week. Same symptoms, nothing changed. I feel like I'm 90. So, I stopped it for a week. Felt pretty good. Had energy. Tried 5 mg again. Nauseous, same issues. Miserable. Recheck in 2 weeks. Decided to go on a low-fat diet and walk 5 days a week. I can't keep taking this drug."

• I...
• September 3, 2023

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "I’ve been on rosuvastatin for 5 weeks. No side effects. As a matter of fact, I feel great. I’m losing weight with a healthier diet, I’m sleeping much better, and I have more energy. And I am looking forward to my next lipid test."

• Sum...
• August 27, 2015

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "Crestor brought down my cholesterol, however, I've experienced insomnia, leg cramps and last night the worst nightmare of my life which woke me at 2:30 a.m. and I never could go back to sleep. I'm not taking any more."

• Hip...
• December 15, 2020

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "My prescribed dosage, which I stuck with for 5 years until I reduced it, was 1 x 20 mg per day. This eventually resulted in severe hip/leg pain, which greatly reduced my ability to walk. Being very obese, I did not need any decreased mobility. After a period of experimenting based on my own research, not the doctor's, I have arrived at a dosage level that prevents angina and lowers my cholesterol to a level my doctor is happy with. I am now taking 6 x 20 tablets p/wk. That is not a big decrease, but it seems to be enough to almost completely stop the intense pain I was suffering. I have investigated/experimented with the reduced dosage extensively and it is the 'happy medium.' For me, it is a good drug, if used at the right level. Without it completely, I know I would be experiencing heart/circulation problems. Prior to me making my own decisions about dosage level, my previous doctor told me that I would need a hip replacement. I have since changed doctors and am happy with the adjusted dose."

• Suz...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 15, 2020

For Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease "Rosuvastatin 5 mg 10 months ago. Stent in heart January 2018. Cholesterol down from 6 to 3.2 within 2 months - GREAT. 4 months progressively worse 10th month - weak + aching muscles like I've walked 20 km a day + 5 kg weights on each leg, last 2 months cramping in pool, feet + calves. Urinating 8-10 times a night. Weight gain + not budging. Piercing pain in left-hand side of the brain. Memory loss. Rash on forearms. Breathlessness. The worst depression, REALLY down. One morning, shuffling to the bathroom, hips, legs, back so painful, I read about the rosuvastatin side effects and decided to stop taking them. Within 3 DAYS my muscles feeling BETTER. NOW - 2 weeks - walking 6 km, running on a mini-tramp 40 minutes, swimming 90 laps of a pool - 25 strokes across - I'm effortlessly gliding, no cramps, enjoying experience. No memory fog, sharp twangs in the head, gone little more each day. I KNOW I HAVE to be strict re: diet, but after having bad side effects I just want to stay off things."

• Dka...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 17, 2023

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "I’ve been taking generic Crestor for about a year. It’s the first time I’ve lasted that long on any statin. I have familial high cholesterol. In the last couple of weeks, I’ve started having extreme fatigue, dizziness, and depression/confused brain. Don’t really know how to describe it. I’m due for blood tests this week, but don’t know if I can take even one more dose. Will call the doctor tomorrow and see if I can come then for blood tests. I take 5mg every other day."

• Jca...
• February 25, 2019

For High Cholesterol "I’m 42, manage to exercise, eat fairly clean, and am in good overall health. I’m starting to notice that when I take this, even every other day or a half dose, my hands and feet begin to react. It usually starts in my toes. They become red, swollen, burn, and sometimes itch. The temperature of them also becomes noticeably hot. Some days the joints in my toes hurt, and my feet, ankles, and calves begin to swell. It also affects my fingers and hands. I’m sure this medication is the cause because I’ve stopped taking it before, and my symptoms go away. From what I could find on the internet for my symptoms is a rare condition called Erythromelalgia (EM). Doctors don’t seem to know anything about it, nor can I find any studies on this condition related to this drug. I hope this review doesn’t make anyone not try this medication because it could work for you; I just wanted to share my experience in case anyone else has had this happen to them as well."

• Apr...
• August 25, 2015

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "Been on Crestor for almost a month. 20 mg daily for genetic high cholesterol. Triglycerides started at 1100! I immediately noticed the muscle weakness and belly pains. My hips, knees, and ankles ache constantly!"

• Meh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2016

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "Was on Simvastatin (40 mg) and within two days had severe shooting pains in knees. Started cutting in half and pain dissipated. Told doctor I was cutting in half and reason, and instead of lowering dosage, they switched me to Crestor (40 mg). After about 10 doses, finger joints began to swell and pain with hip joint pain. Stopped taking. It's been 5 weeks and fingers still are painful and stiff, making everyday tasks hard. Am back to cutting dosages in half. Will post if that makes a difference and my blood fat improves."

• moo...
• October 4, 2009

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "Crestor worked wonderfully in reducing my cholesterol. It worked quickly, and I was very happy with my lab results. Unfortunately, I had to stop taking Crestor because I developed severe muscle pain and aching in my legs, as I did with several of the other statin drugs."

• R R...
• July 20, 2015

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "I took Caduet, which contains Lipitor, for two years and had leg cramps and developed a chronic cough with asthma. I got off the medication and started taking Crestor 5mg, and I love it. No cramps, no cough, and it lowered my cholesterol even at the reduced dosage."

• Alm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2020

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "Crestor was the worst medication for me. I developed hip pain, leg pain, knee pain, trouble moving around, tired, not sleeping, can't lay flat, and to top it off, it landed me in the ER with a swollen throat, trouble breathing, and a swollen neck. Let me not forget eye twitch. Such major bad reactions. Been off of it one day after being treated with IV and oral steroids. 85% better after one day. Looking forward to tomorrow."