Rosuvastatin Alternatives Compared
| Rosuvastatin | Leqvio (inclisiran) | Atorvastatin |
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Prescription only
Rosuvastatin is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, its use may be limited by side effects such as muscle pain. People of Asian descent may be more sensitive to the effects of rosuvastatin... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for High Cholesterol - Familial Heterozygous, High Cholesterol. Leqvio may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Atorvastatin is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, its use may be limited by side effects such as muscle pain. Prescribed for High Cholesterol, High Cholesterol - Familial Heterozygous... View more |
Related suggestions High Cholesterol
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| More about Rosuvastatin | More about Leqvio (inclisiran) | More about Atorvastatin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rosuvastatin has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 257 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
Leqvio has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 65 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
Atorvastatin has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 295 ratings on Drugs.com. 29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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N/A |
Atorvaliq, Lipitor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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19 hours |
9 hours |
14 hours |
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 235 drugs are known to interact with Rosuvastatin:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 385 drugs are known to interact with Atorvastatin:
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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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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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August 12, 2003 |
N/A |
December 17, 1996 |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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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.
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