Crestor is a medication that belongs to the drug category of statins or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, according to Medline Plus. (The generic form is called rosuvastatin.) It is used to decrease the amounts of cholesterol in your blood that can accumulate and cause a heart attack or stroke. Crestor is available as a tablet and is usually taken once a day. If your doctor prescribes Crestor, you should know about its side effects.
Serious Side Effects
Crestor can lead to serious side effects that warrant immediate medical assistance. Serious side effects of Crestor include muscle pain, weakness, flu, frequent or decreased urination and nausea. You may also experience poor appetite, have dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice or swelling of your feet and hands.
Mild Side Effects
Medline Plus states that milder side effects include constipation, cough, joint pain, dizziness and depression. Users may also experience trouble sleeping and heartburn.
Allergic Reaction
In some instances, you may be allergic to Crestor's ingredients. According to Drugs.com, this may lead to trouble breathing, hives and facial, lip and tongue swelling. It is important to obtain medical help if you experience these symptoms.
Side Effects on Your Muscle
According to Drugs.com, Crestor can breakdown your skeletal muscle tissue in rare cases, especially if you are of Asian descent. This can lead to muscle pain, muscle pain, weakness, dark-colored urine and, ultimately, kidney failure.
