Rosuvastatin

Rosuvastatin is used for the treatment of Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), prevention of heart attack, and prevention of stroke.

Rosuvastatin works by blocking liver enzymes, causing the liver to make less cholesterol. So, Rosuvastatin increases the uptake and breakdown by the liver of cholesterol already in the blood. Thus, Rosuvastatin lowers the levels of lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood when lifestyle changes (like a low-fat diet) on their own have failed.

No, Rosuvastatin should not be stopped even if you feel better as it lead to worsening of your condition. Please consult your doctor if you feel better and do as advised.

Rosuvastatin can cause liver damage in very rare cases, specially when alcohol is consumed along with Rosuvastatin. Caution should be taken in patients who have any underlining liver problem or history of any liver impairment and also inform your doctor before taking Rosuvastatin so that dose is adjusted accordingly.

It's unlikely that Rosuvastatin affects fertility in men or women. However there's not enough evidence to say for certain. Rosuvastatin should be avoided if your pregnant or planning for pregnancy. For best advise, consult your doctor.

Yes, taking Rosuvastatin can cause muscle aches or pains especially if you feel unwell or have a fever. Also please tell your doctor if you have a muscle weakness that is constant.

Yes, Rosuvastatin can be taken at night or any other time with or without food. It is better to take it at fixed time.

Yes, Rosuvastatin can cause dizziness. It is advised to avoid driving or operate any heavy machinery while taking Rosuvastatin. In case you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is advised to rest for some time until you feel better.

Before starting dose of Rosuvastatin tell your doctor if you have liver/kidney problems, under active thyroid (hypothyroidism), are pregnant or breastfeeding, diabetes, severe lung disease, blood in urine (haematuria) and protein in urine (proteinuria) or musculoskeletal disorder (like myopathy and rhabdomyolysis). You should avoid taking Rosuvastatin with immune system affecting medicine (cyclosporine) or anti HIV medicines (lopinavir, ritonavir, or atazanavir) as it might have serious effect.

Usually, it is not safe to take Rosuvastatin with fusidic acid as it may lead to muscle weakness, tenderness or pain. Please consult your doctor before taking Rosuvastatin along with fusidic acid.

Rosuvastatin reduces the risk of coronary events such as heart attacks, strokes, angina, or chest pain related to the heart. For patients who are more likely to experience these events, Rosuvastatin is helpful. In addition, it is prescribed in conjunction with lipid-lowering medications and other dietary measures for children (eight years of age or older) with familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic disease characterized by elevated cholesterol. In adult patients with atherosclerosis, blocked artery walls of the heart are caused by fat/lipid deposition that results in heart attacks and strokes—Rosuvastatin is essential in reducing the disease's progression.

Rosuvastatin contains Rosuvastatin, an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statins) which helps lower bad cholesterol.

You are recommended to take Rosuvastatin for the duration prescribed by the physician. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.

There is no evidence that Rosuvastatin may cause weight gain. Consult the doctor if you notice weight gain during treatment with Rosuvastatin.

Rosuvastatin may lower the supply of energy to the muscle cells which could lead to tiredness. Please consult the doctor if experience tiredness whilst on treatment with Rosuvastatin.

You can normally eat while taking Rosuvastatin. However, to prevent high cholesterol, avoid high-fat or high-cholesterol-containing foods such as fatty meat, processed food and fried food. Instead, choose a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet. Also, follow diet and exercises as recommended by the doctor.

Rosuvastatin might cause memory loss in some cases. This is usually rare and might disappear after discontinuation. However, consult the doctor if you experience any signs of memory loss.

Rosuvastatin may cause side effects such as muscle problems, including muscle breakdown, which might be serious in some people and rarely cause kidney damage. Therefore, seek immediate medical attention if you experience unexplained muscle pain, weakness or tenderness, especially if you have a fever or feel more tired than usual while taking Rosuvastatin. The chances of getting muscle problems are higher if you are taking certain other medicines along with Rosuvastatin, are 65 years or older, have thyroid or kidney problems, or are taking higher doses of rosuvastatin.

To know if Rosuvastatin is beneficial to you, you can take a lipid profile test. This test helps measure the amount of cholesterol/fat levels in the body. A decrease in cholesterol levels may indicate that Rosuvastatin is beneficial to you. However, it might take more than a few weeks to notice a difference in cholesterol levels.

Few studies indicate that Rosuvastatin may increase blood sugar levels because it can stop the body’s insulin from working well. This might increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Inform the doctor if you are diabetic; the doctor might monitor your condition regularly.

Rosuvastatin can be taken irrespective of food.

Rosuvastatin may cause side effects such as nausea, weakness, headache, abdominal pain, lack of energy, and muscle aches. Consult the doctor if the side effects become bothersome.

Before stating Rosuvastatin, inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of its components, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have any other medical conditions or are taking other medicines.

Certain medicines when taken with Rosuvastatin may increase skeletal muscle effects. Therefore, consult the doctor before taking other medicines while on treatment with Rosuvastatin. The doctor may adjust the dose if needed.

No, do not crush or chew Rosuvastatin. Swallow it as a whole with water.