1. Crestor Comes Out Fighting
Crestor, also called rosuvastatin calcium, is one of the statin drugs available to help fight cholesterol. Our bodies produce or make cholesterol in the blood by way of the liver. Crestor works to reduce cholesterol production by blocking enzymes in the liver.
2. Doctor, Doctor, Give Me the News
Talk to your doctor about your individual needs in cholesterol management. When diet and exercise have not worked, your doctor may prescribe Crestor to assist with lowering your overall cholesterol numbers. Crestor reduces the bad cholesterol, or the LDL, and it raises the good cholesterol, or the HDL. Your doctor will determine what dosage is right for you, which normally is in the range of 5 to 40 mg per day. Monitoring your blood lipids will be necessary on a monthly basis while taking Crestor. The blood tests give your doctor information as to whether Crestor is working for you at the prescribed dosage.
3. Clue-In to Potential Side Effects
Side effects from Crestor are not too common, which makes Crestor a popular choice in managing cholesterol. It's still a good idea to watch for any changes that could be a side effect from taking this drug, such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, headaches, abdominal pain or nausea. Rhabdomyolyis, a condition where the cells of the muscles break down, can develop in some very rare cases. So talk to your doctor if you have any symptoms. Be sure to tell your doctor if you take any other type of medication, as there may be problems with the interaction of the drugs. Pregnant or nursing women shouldn't take Crestor.
4. Crestor Benefits the Heart and Arteries
Crestor is helpful in slowing down atherosclerosis, or the progression of plaque build up in the arteries. This means it is helpful in preventing coronary heart disease and preventing strokes. Crestor goes to work to open up the thickened walls of the arteries by clearing out the plaque that has built up over time. Even better news is that Crestor is beneficial in reversing some of the damage to the arteries due to plaque that has built up over years.
5. Diet and Exercise Team Up With Crestor
Using Crestor under the supervision of your doctor along with a healthy diet and exercise plan can reduce your overall cholesterol by as much as fifty percent. Changes in your diet to reduce or eliminate saturated fats, such as fatty meats, egg yolks, shellfish and fats from whole milk and dairy products, along with Crestor and exercise will make great changes in your cholesterol level and your overall health. Learn to eat leafy green vegetables, lean meats, whole grains and fruits to help Crestor do its job.
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