Rosuvastatin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2019

For High Cholesterol "After taking Crestor generic, I had trouble sitting down and standing up, my muscles in my legs and shoulders are so weak and painful I have trouble entering a car and exiting a car. I am 84 years old and don’t expect to get any better."

• Pau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2023

For High Cholesterol "Taking generic Crestor. Within a month, low back pain and stabby pain in knees and elbows. The cardio doctor said to take it for three months and get blood work done. So stupid me stayed on it the full three months. In that three months, my ankles and toes stiffened, and intense heel pain and back pain turned into spasms mid-back on either side of the spine. Intense enough to cry out. Can't put dinner in the oven and cannot bend over that far without spasms, cannot go down the stairs as I get spasms all the way back up the stairs, getting in and out of the car the back spasms again. Stopped it three weeks ago. Ankles, toes, and heel improved within ten days. At three weeks off the med, the back spasms continue. My cardio and family doctor want me to start it again. I will not. I want at least three months to hopefully heal the damage. Working on a diet now. I am interested to see the blood work in three months without it. Oh, and the emotional toll too, stressed and easily 'weepy'-not sure if it's from the meds or the pain."

• JFE...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2019

For High Cholesterol "I began taking rosuvastatin in conjunction with valsartan (about two weeks apart), and I was horrified at the reviews, but after being on it for almost a week, I'm impressed. The first few days on this are not that pleasant, but they are bearable. After the initial side effects wore off, I feel better than I have in so long. My only complaint is nausea (but again, it is bearable), and if you eat anything with a high-fat content, you will have diarrhea. I am 42, female, and am being treated for high blood pressure and high cholesterol."

• Jon...
• February 6, 2016

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "After having unwanted side effects with two other statins, my PCP suggested trying Crestor. This was about 6 years ago. Since then, as he states it, I could be the poster boy for Crestor. At only a 5 mg/day dosage, my cholesterol level has dropped from ~290 to consistently below 200 with no side effects. My only concern is there is no generic alternative, and it is VERY expensive when the insurance companies declare that it's not in their formulary of preventive medications. I've been lucky that my PCP has been able to convince the ins co that I can't tolerate an alternative, so have not had to pay for the medication for the past several years (treated as preventative). That's changing now that I'm retired and have to go to new insurance."

• KAK...
• February 19, 2016

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "Jonboy, in response to your concern over the cost of Crestor, I have been paying $50 for a 3-month supply of this medication, with my health insurance. However, the last time that I was at the pharmacy, a man online informed me that his wife pays $3 for the 3-month supply. And, no, I'm not kidding. I actually looked up the website on my phone (with a little help from the clerk). Please look at all the Crestor websites and research the coupon. Since the coupon is in the computer, I'm told I will be paying this amount for the next year. Good luck."

• yoz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2020

For High Cholesterol "Had a doctor for 20 years who did not believe in treating cholesterol. My numbers were sometimes high, but I never really paid attention. Moved to another city. New doc said my cholesterol was 225, HDL okay, LDL a bit high. Put me on a statin. Numbers dropped, but pain in forearm. I dropped statin 10 years to present. Put on rosuvastatin. My numbers: 225 cholesterol, HDL good, LDL too high at 140. Started 3 months ago. Took a mini dose of 5 mg every other day. Now cholesterol 167, triglycerides 104, HDL 50, and LDL 96. All good. However, eating the same but gaining weight. For the past 6 weeks, I have been treated for a nasty rash all over my arms. The rash is hard to get rid of, I look like I have the plague, and I'm getting fat. So what do I do? Go off of it for 10 days and see if these effects go away or keep taking it. Oh, another thing, my dose is pretty small, but my results are pretty good. Perhaps most people don't need as much as they are getting.???? 67-year-old male"

• emb...
• August 20, 2011

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "Crestor was doing a very good job of bringing my total cholesterol from 247 to 171. However, after a year and a half, I could not stretch without pulling a muscle. I am 104 lbs, so the dosage was reduced to half of a 5 mg tablet, which did not work, my number came up to 219. I also have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Recently, I got a bad GERD pain in my chest, and I had to take an antacid before, during, and after I ate. When I quit Crestor, the pain and the head confusion went away. I felt great. Now my numbers from exercise and eating the right foods that help lower LDLs and raise HDLs have got my total to 236, with all LDLs in the normal range and my HDLs high. My doctor is now trying me on fibrates."

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2020

For Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease "It's so good to know that other people are having these terrible side effects from rosuvastatin and it's not just my imagination. It is very scary stopping taking it post-heart attack, but the muscle pain and weakness, plus the bloatedness, especially in the stomach, etc. made me feel like I was being given a disease by this drug. I will take my chances and monitor with my GP, my cardio consultant won't like it, but this is the second one I've tried, and the side effects were the same but much worse."

• joh...
• June 25, 2017

For High Cholesterol "Had 60% blockage of carotid artery 3 yrs ago. Dr. put me on 10 mg Crestor. I looked up side effects and didn't like them, so I suggested we start at 5 mg. Dr. said OK. 5 mg worked extremely well. I reacted to Crestor better than most. The latest ultrasound showed carotid as 'clear.' Bottom line is that I'm reading reviews where Dr. started out with the 40 mg and people experienced side effects. Wow. Not sure why you would start out with the highest dosage. Remember, the best dosage is the smallest dosage that works for you. Discuss with your Dr. Start low, as you can always increase the dosage."

• Jim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2019

For High Cholesterol "I am a healthy man, 67 years old, in good shape, had a stroke with no side effects. Was told to take the rosuvastatin 5 mg. My cholesterol was borderline, and I needed better HDLs. I have better energy except when awakening, I feel stiff. But it goes away after stretching. Been on it for 4 months. Had no negative side effects except it made my tinnitus a little louder. I put on a fan or air conditioner at night and can’t hear it then. I feel okay with it so far, and I am extremely drug sensitive."

• MWR...
• August 4, 2011

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "I have been taking Crestor now for 1 year. I have been experiencing right leg/hip discomfort. It bothers me most at night when I turn in bed. I have lost over 20 lbs (dieting), and my liver enzymes are slightly elevated. I think I may need to cut it back to 5 mg."

• OLD...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 23, 2016

Rosuvastatin for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease "Don't know nothing bout nothin-except been taking this magic pill 15 years-changes my life-cardiologist says I am fine-but without Crestor can't breathe or get out of bed-lots of chest pains-think you're dying-Crestor takes it all away-cardio specialist says no heart problems-highly recommend-everybody different-best wishes for your good health."

• Rad...
• 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, or visit anyone. This aggravated my depression. I refuse to take this medication after about 3 months. Not worth the side effects."

• Sic...
• December 20, 2020

For High Cholesterol "I'm 55 years old and always enjoyed doing exercise and staying in shape. Before seeing a doctor, I felt youthful, energetic, and symptom-free. My doctor prescribed rosuvastatin. What a mistake! Worst of all, pain in my shoulders was so severe that I could not sleep. I have been off the medication for 12 weeks now, and the shoulder pain still exists. I have been unable to do any shoulder exercise for 16 weeks, which really makes me angry. Last year, I was swimming 80 to 100 laps per day. Now, I can't move my arms above my head. While on the medication, my body became very stiff. I walked like an 80-year-old man. I noticed my memory was failing when I had trouble recalling people's names. Fortunately, these symptoms reversed after I discontinued the medication. Now, only the shoulders are a problem. There is no treatment for statin-induced muscle pain. In other words, there is no 'safety net' when a problem occurs. I fired my primary care doctor. I just want my life back!"

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

For Hypertriglyceridemia "I'm a 60-year-old male with high triglycerides and high LDL. I have been statin intolerant in the past. I started taking this medication, 5 mg every Friday for 4 weeks. Weeks 1 and 2, no side effects. On week 3, the day after taking it, I had horrible muscle spasms in both upper legs followed by severe cramping. Was barely able to walk the following week. After the 4th dose, my lower calf muscles became severely sore along with my knee joints and ligaments around my knees. My upper leg muscles became even more sore. My feet also swelled up, and I had dark purple bruises appear on both as well as on my upper leg muscles. A week after my last dose, I began to finally feel better and was able to walk, bend over, stand, and sit with minimal pain. I have had similar adverse reactions to statins in the past, but this was far worse than previous attempts to take statins. Needless to say, I will not ever be taking this or any other statin again. The side effects are just not worth it."

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2023

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "CNP switched me from 10 mg Zetia to 40 mg Crestor. It did bring my cholesterol numbers in a good range, but I had serious side effects. Mainly higher glucose, foamy urine (protein and blood in urinalysis), muscle and joint pain, fatigue. I was told to stop taking it to see if things got better. After 1 week off this drug, my urine looks normal again. I'm hoping the rest of these side effects will disappear soon! Not going back on Crestor, I will work on diet and exercise for healthy cholesterol levels."

• Kat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 5, 2023

For High Cholesterol "I’ve been taking 20 mg rosuvastatin for high cholesterol. It's been high (250) since I was 20 years old, and I’m 60 now. But my good to bad ratio of HDL and LDL was always good, so my cardiologist said I didn’t need it. Now the ratio of good to bad is off, and my triglycerides are elevated. So I started rosuvastatin 8 months ago. It worked on my cholesterol, but I have felt like death warmed over for months now. Constant fatigue, napping every day, brain fog, etc. I realized all this started about the same time as I started this medicine. I’m going to go off it for a few weeks, and I bet my chronic fatigue will disappear."

• Anonymous
• August 21, 2009

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 doctor's 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 I was taken off this medicine. It did, however, lower my numbers."

• Ros...
• April 21, 2022

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "I have been on Crestor almost 1 month now, and the past few days I have been having very bad pain in my calf and lower back, only on 2.5 mg a day. After reading all this, I’m done taking it. I have thyroid that’s not working because of a brain injury, on top of many meds, and have too many places that hurt. I don’t want more pain."

• bec...
• September 18, 2018

Rosuvastatin for Hyperlipoproteinemia "I have been on Crestor on and off for a couple of months. I was put on 10 mg per day, but the side effects were horrendous: severe muscle and joint pain, fatigue, and general misery. Dosage was reduced to 10 mg 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 the reduction. The cardiologist said it will probably have gone up a bit, and if able to tolerate a higher dose, to try."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 4, 2023

For High Cholesterol "Started taking Crestor (rosuvastatin) 5 mg per day about a year and a half ago. All I can say is I feel horrible now. I’m starting to get calf muscle cramps, fatigue, and a kind of dizziness (unsteady while walking). This has been going on for about two months. I’m going to stop taking this drug, I just can’t handle it anymore. Not for me! No benefits as far as quality of life, even if it lowers cholesterol. Learning now, as we age, cholesterol goes up, which is not necessarily a bad thing as long as you have low triglycerides and your HDL is good and within normal range. Going back to my doctor."

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

Rosuvastatin for High Cholesterol "Between Crestor and Lipitor, Lipitor was the one that gave me the side effects, cramps that felt like a UTI. Insomnia and a few other muscle pains here and there. Also felt it affected my libido. Doctor switched me to Crestor, so far, no side effects, maybe some bizarre dreams that some would describe as “nightmares,” but I love 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 10 mg Crestor."

• jks...
• July 3, 2010

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."

• buc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2023

For High Cholesterol "Rx'd rosuvastatin for high cholesterol (220 total). Started at 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, up to 40mg (daily), increasing monthly with periodic blood tests. After 6 months was told by my PCP to cease due to high levels of Creatine Kinase (900's) in my blood work. I experienced lower body muscle pain (hips, buttocks, thighs) with frequent spasms encompassing my entire leg. Total cholesterol dramatically reduced while taking (70's). Referred to Neurology for high CK and Cardiology for alternatives. Both say the risk of severe kidney damage is too high for any further statin use. Alternatives have similar effect and also not worth the risk. Cholesterol is back up to pre Rx levels and lower body muscle pain remains, most likely permanent, but spasms are rare. I'm in my late 50's, and very active/fit. Unfortunately, any statin is dangerous for me."

• har...
• 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."