Comparing Crestor vs Zetia
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Crestor appears as effective as atorvastatin at lowering cholesterol; however, grapefruit products do not affect Crestor to the same extent as atorvastatin. People of Asian descent may be more... View more |
Zetia may be used to lower cholesterol alone or in combination with a statin or fibrate. It has few reported side effects and few drug interactions. It is effective at lowering intestinal absorption... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: myalgia. See the full Crestor side effects document. |
See the full Zetia side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Crestor prices and generic prices |
View all Zetia prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Brand Names |
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| Other rosuvastatin brands include: Ezallor |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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19 hours |
22 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 191 drugs are known to interact with Crestor:
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A total of 37 drugs are known to interact with Zetia:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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August 12, 2003 |
October 25, 2002 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.