Rosuvastatin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Emili...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2020

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "Between Crestor and Lipitor, Lipitor was the one that gave me the side effects, cramps that felt like an UTI. Insomnia and a few other muscle pain here and there. Also felt it affected the libido. Doctor switched me to Crestor, so far no side affects, maybe some bizarre dreams that some will describe as “nightmares”, but I live dreaming any type of dream.....lol....I believe finding the right statin might take a few different brands until you find the right one. I’m on 10mg Crestor"

• Anonymous
• August 21, 2009

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "I used Crestor for about 3 weeks before I started having muscle and joint pain. Then I began having horrible spasms in my muscles that would wake me every night. I called my doctors office and they told me to take 1/2 a pill every other day. I did as he suggested, but didn't get relief until taken off this medicine. It did however lower my numbers."

• becky...
• September 18, 2018

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for Hyperlipoproteinemia "I have been on Crestor on and off for a couple of months. I was put on 10mg per day, but the side effects were horrendous; severe muscle and joint pain, fatigue ......and general misery. Dosage was reduced to 10mg twice a week and still have pain, but not as severe. It has reduced cholesterol from 9.4 to 5.8, but haven't had it checked again since reduction. Cardiologist said it will probably gone up a bit and if able to tolerate higher dose to try."

• cjg
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2020

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "2nd time on Crestor. Stopped taking first time due to leg pain. Tried it again and had side effects of gained weight, my GERD increased, had trouble getting my legs to move, nightmares, intermittent blurred vision, increased left hip pain so I had to curl my leg up in bed instead of leaving it straight which caused pain. I had a hard time driving due to blurry vision. Crestor is an expensive medicine. Because the HDL cholesterol number are decreased, well, I don't know if we know enough about cholesterol to know how much it helps. Could not stay on it long enough to see if helped the HDL."

• harpl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2019

For High Cholesterol "I have only been on this medicine for two weeks but have experienced severe pain in my abdomen and middle section, some depression, and just generally feel miserable. Am going to try to keep taking it til 3-month blood check but not sure I can. No cramps or joint pain."

• Radar
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2018

For High Cholesterol "Side effects were overall muscular pain especially at night. Burning hands sensation. Blood glucose levels (BGL) elevated. Dizziness to the point where I remained in my home, didn’t drive, visit anyone. This aggravated my depression. I refuse to take this medication after about 3 months. Not worth the side effects"

• Ben
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 30, 2018

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for Hyperlipoproteinemia "My cholesterol was 370 in 2008. It dropped to 250 in first 6 months. I started with 20mg per day and then in 2010 I was increased to 40mg per day. Currently my cholesterol is a total of 148. and still dropping."

• Pjano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 17, 2020

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "My total cholesterol level was around 258, now at 148, This was after 2 years and 2 months. In 10 months from 258 to 184. So Crestor worked for me. Do have some side effects, mild dizziness, some muscle pain and occasional cramping in the legs. The effectiveness of this drug out weighs the side effects. So I'd have to give it a thumbs up despite the side effects."

• Jo H
• May 11, 2022

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "For decades my Cholesterol numbers have been high, but because the “good” cholesterol was always much higher, I was never put on any drugs. I always had creative and stressful work, requiring king hours. I also developed HBP, although I don’t drink coffee, only have a recreational drink from time to time and have never smoked. During an unrelated illness my BP was high and so I was started on metoprolol. It did not work well with me at all, so my Primary changed it to the lowest dose of Carvedilol. My Cardiologist increased it. Then he put me on a combination of Zetia (10mg) and Crestor (5 mg). I can tell you that the combination of all three has put me in hell. Joint pain, muscular pain, fogginess, forgetfulness, lethargy and UTIs. As I write this I am in bed, not because of a sudden and extreme pain in my right leg last night, muscle weakness and the most severe cramps ever. The doc will not take me off the meds as they brought the numbers down. But I will."

• Shop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2018

For High Cholesterol "Took 5mg daily for about two months. Developed severe joint and muscle pain in shoulders and thigh. Discontinued use. The medicine did lower my cholesterol but I was able to subsequently lower my cholesterol almost as much by changing my diet and increase physical activity."

• Blue...
• December 4, 2010

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "While Crestor reduced my cholesterol on the 10 mg dose, the side effects including foggy thinking, personality change, no pep or enthusiasm, and muscle pains and night gagging sessions and constipation, led me to get my medication changed to Lipitor. With Lipitor I have had no sides effects worth mentioning after 3 months. If I would have had less side effects then I would have been happy to stay on it."

• Shelly
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2023

For Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease "I am 47 years old and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, which caused my LDL (bad) cholesterol level to increase to 144. Prior to this, I had no history of cholesterol problems. My doctor prescribed me Lipitor, but after a couple of weeks of taking it, I started experiencing jaw pain, as well as upper back and shoulder pain on my left side. This was concerning, so I brought it to my doctor's attention. They switched me to Crestor, but the back and shoulder pain has persisted. Although I exercise 3-4 times a week, the muscle soreness caused by these medications is different from the soreness I normally experience after workouts. I also sometimes experience brain fog and wake up feeling unwell due to muscle pain. I plan to talk to my doctor about alternative options."

• 72160
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 27, 2023

Crestor (rosuvastatin) "I experienced muscle pain in my legs and arms while taking previous statins. I found out that if a CoQ10 supplement is taken every day along with the statin, the pain goes away. I tried that and it works! I now take Crestor along with the CoQ10 supplement and have no problems. Just so you know, doctors will not talk to you about supplements. At least mine never did!"

• 2020
• December 29, 2020

For Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease "I took one rosuvastatin pill- a few hours later dizzy, one leg swelled a lot, very dry mouth, very bad headache. It took 24 hours to ease & I never get headaches. Never will I ever take even one more of these. The drug store refuses to give any kind of refund"

• MJB
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 4, 2020

For Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease "I was on another statin for a couple of years. I started to have side effects. Leg pain and weakness. Couldn't lift my grandson. He was 9 months old. I stopped the meds. Got better within 2 weeks. Doctor started me on Crestor 5mg every other day at bedtime. I having been waking up with a headaches (something i don't suffer with) and deep muscle pain in my arm. I'm done. I refuse to take a statin ever again."

• Hola
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 8, 2019

Ezallor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol, Familial Homozygous "I had explosive diarrhea for weeks on end. I do not recommend having Taco Bell after this medicine. Please ask your doctor for more info. I have been taking this medicine for 10 years now and I have gone bankrupt I think my doctor is ripping me off."

• Kcano
• September 13, 2020

For High Cholesterol "I tried a half a pill one night. By 9:45 am the next morning, I was unable to walk, could barely lift my arms, and struggled to work even in bed because it affected my mind too. It is approximately 3 days and a few hours later since I took it. I was able to do arm and chest workouts, but I lost a tremendous ability in my legs. I went from being able to leg press over 350 pounds to barely able to manage 80 pounds. I also still super tired from trying to go about my daily tasks with weak legs. It was a severe muscle weakness reaction. I hoped it would go away within days, but it’s still lingering."

• Night...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 20, 2020

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "Taking Crestor 20mgs daily. After using this for six months and not seeing good results (cholesterol levels still elevated). I find that I am experiencing joint pains and hair loss. This is my second try on this medication, I was on 10 mg before. I am going to try asking to go back on Lipitor."

• jks_az
• July 3, 2010

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "Less than 7 days after beginning Crestor I had debilitating muscle pain and weakness in my legs. 5 weeks following and treatment by a neurologist who prescribed Lyrica, I am beginning to regain strength in my legs but I continue to have pain, especially on the right side."

• Just...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 17, 2022

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol, Familial Homozygous "Hi, I have had brutal neck,shoulder and joint pain for about 7 years. I didn't associate it with Crestor. After reading a few comments on different sites I decided to stop cold turkey.It has been about a 10 days now and I had incredible pain in the same places on days 4-5 plus I had actual liver pain. I couldn't even scratch my back or take my coat off nor turn my neck. I thought about going back on them the pain was so intense but around day 7 pain is about 1/4 of what it was. It's remarkable. No more 30 minute showers to just get moving. I was walking around and felt like my body was worn out for the last years and today I'm starting to actually enjoy life again. Also while on this I had frequent dizzy spells, was cold all the time, and felt off balance. If I don't stroke out, this is the best thing I have done in a long time but either way the pain was so bad the quality of life was nil on crestor and got worse every day."

• Sandra
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2020

For High Cholesterol "I went on Rosavustatin about two months ago. My pain started in the neck and spread to my hips thighs knees and arms. I had not learned about the side effects with Statin drugs but knew the only change that had happened in my life was beginning that medication. Once I told my doctor about the pain, she took me off the medicine. I have been off it for 2 1/2 weeks and the pain has not changed one bit. Waking up several times during the night and getting out of bed in the morning is a joke because of the pain when I move. No over-the-counter pain relievers help. I just got a referral from my doctor to see a rheumatologist who hopefully will be able to help me with the pain and figure out why I’m not getting better. My cholesterol did lower by 100 points in the month that I took it. But I will not be touching any type of Statin again."

• A...
• March 18, 2011

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "Have been using Crestor 20mg now daily for 9 weeks, with a very strict diet and daily exercise regime. I previously had taken Lipitor 40mg for 12 weeks, prior to Crestor. Have been able to trim my triglycerides from 398 to 179 in 9 weeks. I have also trimmed my body weight from 240 to 212 (target weight goal is 195lbs at 6'4"). My legs may be tender at times but I also stretch and run everyday."

• Pook
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2019

For High Cholesterol "So far I have been taking 40mg rosuvastatin daily (I was switched from Atorvastatin 80 mg) I have noticed, severe foot cramps at night, pain in my back near my kidney area. Not too happy with this medicine. The Atorvastatin 80mg gave me dark urine, and did not lower my cholesterol."

• bucciv
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2024

For High Cholesterol "I was prescribed Rosuvastatin/Crestor for high cholesterol (total 210 - 230). Started with 5 mg one month, then 10, 20, and finally 40 mg daily. Had regular lower extremity painful muscle spasms all during this time but assumed I had pulled something during a workout. I had monthly blood tests and my CK reached dangerously high levels (990's) and I had a distal bicep tendon rupture requiring surgery. My doc had me stop and refuses to attempt any more statin use due to my dangerous intolerance. My CK appears permanently elevated (700 - 800), I have permanent muscle damage to hips and thighs, but at least the muscle spasms are less frequent. This medication had very negative and permanent side effects for me. Glad it works for others."

• Pierre...
• October 28, 2010

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "After 15 years of being diagnosed with high cholesterol, Crestor did the following for me in three months - dosage 20mg: Before: Total Cholesteral 379, HDL 64, LDL 286 After using Crestor: Total cholesterol 226, HDL 74, LDL 107. My doctor had never seen such positive results in his practice - ever!"