Crestor

Note: This document contains side effect information about rosuvastatin. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Crestor.

Common side effects of Crestor include: myalgia. Other side effects include: asthenia. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

Applies to rosuvastatin: oral tablet

Along with its needed effects, rosuvastatin (the active ingredient contained in Crestor) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking rosuvastatin:

Rare

• Dark-colored urine
• fever
• muscle cramps or spasms
• muscle pain, stiffness, tenderness, wasting, or weakness
• unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• clay-colored stools
• skin rash
• unpleasant breath odor
• vomiting of blood
• yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects of rosuvastatin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

• Body aches or pain
• congestion
• cough
• difficulty with moving
• dry or sore throat
• headache
• hoarseness
• pain in the joints
• runny nose
• tender, swollen glands in the neck
• trouble swallowing
• voice changes

Less common

• Accidental injury
• accumulation of pus, swollen, red, or tender area of infection near a tooth
• acid or sour stomach
• arm, back, or jaw pain
• belching
• bladder pain
• bloated or full feeling
• bloody or cloudy urine
• blurred vision
• burning feeling in the chest or stomach
• burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
• chest pain or discomfort
• chest tightness or heaviness
• chills
• constipation
• depression
• diarrhea
• difficult or labored breathing
• difficult, burning, or painful urination
• discouragement
• dizziness
• dry mouth
• excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
• excessive muscle tone
• fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
• fear
• feeling faint
• feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• feeling of warmth or heat
• feeling sad or empty
• flushed, dry skin
• flushing or redness of the skin especially on the face and neck
• fruit-like breath odor
• general feeling of discomfort or illness
• heartburn
• increased hunger
• increased thirst
• increased urination
• irritability
• itching skin
• lack of appetite
• lack or loss of strength
• lightheadedness
• loss of appetite
• loss of consciousness
• loss of interest or pleasure
• muscle tension or tightness
• nausea
• neck pain
• nerve pain
• nervousness
• pain or swelling in the arms or legs without any injury
• pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
• pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
• pale skin
• passing gas
• pounding in the ears
• sensation of spinning
• shivering
• slow heartbeat
• sneezing
• stomach pain, discomfort, tenderness, or upset
• stuffy nose
• sweating
• swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
• trouble concentrating
• trouble sleeping
• unexplained weight loss
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• vomiting

Applies to rosuvastatin: oral capsule, oral tablet

The most frequently reported side effects included headache, myalgia, abdominal pain, asthenia, and nausea.

Very common (10% or more): Myalgia (up to 12.7%), arthralgia (10.1%)

Rare (less than 0.1%): Myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, myositis

Frequency not reported: Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, tendon disorders, creatine phosphokinase increased

Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain, nausea, constipation

Rare (less than 0.1%): Pancreatitis

Frequency not reported: Diarrhea

Common (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Polyneuropathy, memory loss

Postmarketing reports: Cognitive impairment, forgetfulness, amnesia, memory impairment, peripheral neuropathy

Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Hepatic transaminases/enzymes increased

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Jaundice, hepatitis

Frequency not reported: Bilirubin increased

Postmarketing reports: Fatal hepatic failure, nonfatal hepatic failure

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rash, pruritus, urticaria

Rare (less than 0.1%): Angioedema

Frequency not reported: Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Frequency not reported: Acute renal failure

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Hematuria

Frequency not reported: Proteinuria, myoglobinuria, sexual dysfunction

Common (1% to 10%): Asthenia

Frequency not reported: Edema, glutamyl transpeptidase increased, alkaline phosphatase increased

Frequency not reported: Cough, dyspnea, interstitial lung disease

Frequency not reported: Confusion, depression, insomnia, nightmares, sleep disorders/disturbances

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Gynecomastia

Frequency not reported: Thyroid function abnormalities

Common (1% to 10%): Diabetes mellitus

Frequency not reported: Glucose elevated, HbA1c increased

Rare (less than 0.1%): Thrombocytopenia

Rare (less than 0.1%): Hypersensitivity reaction