Is A Prescription Required To Purchase Crestor?

A Prescription is required to acquire Crestor from our online pharmacy Canada wide.

What Is Crestor Used for?

Crestor is prescribed for lowering blood cholesterol or other fats present in the blood (such as triglycerides) and thus lower the risk of heart attack and strokes. It can also be prescribed in children between the age of 10 to 17 years who have heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (an inherited condition leading to high cholesterol levels in blood) to lower the cholesterol levels.

What Does Crestor Do To The Body?

Crestor (rosuvastatin) belongs to the class of drugs known as statins or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. HMG-CoA reductase is an enzyme that regulates cholesterol levels in the body. Crestor inhibits this enzyme and help to:

• Lower the LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglyceride levels in body
• Increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels
• Decrease the Total Cholesterol /HDL-Cholesterol Ratio (TC:HDL-C Ratio) (a ratio that shows the balance between the good and bad cholesterol)

What Is the Generic Form of Crestor?

The generic form of Crestor is rosuvastatin and is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals.

How Is Crestor Supplied and Stored?

The branded Crestor is manufactured by AstraZeneca and is available in dosage forms of 5 mg and 40 mg in packing of 90 tablets. The generic version of Crrestor (rosuvastatin) is available as 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg dosage forms in packs of 100 tablets.

The medication should be stored at a temperature between 15°C and 30°C, away from warm and damp places. Keep your tablets in the package they come in. It should be kept out of sight and reach of children.

What Is the Cost of Crestor?

Our Canadawide online pharmacy is pleased to offer you the generic Crestor 5 mg at an unbeatable price of $259 for a supply of 90 tablets, which is $2.88 per tablet. The generic form of Crestor (rosuvasatin) 5 mg is available at a price of $20 for a supply of 100 tablets which is $0.2 per tablet. The average cost for Crestor oral tablet 5mg is around 825 for a supply of 90 tablets, which is $9.1 for per tablet. Our generic Crestor prices is up to 98% off the brand name retail price.

Is There A Difference Between Crestor And Rosuvastatin?

Crestor contains rosuvastatin as its active ingredient. The generic form of Crestor is known as rosuvastatin.

Can You Take Grapefruit With Crestor?

The consumption of grapefruit juice depends on the type of statin you are taking. Statin like Crestor (rosuvastatin) has been proved to be safe to be taken with grapefruit juice and does not have any interaction with it.

Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Crestor?

It is important to avoid alcohol while you are taking Crestor or let your doctor know of you are drinking two or more than two alcoholic drinks in a day. Consuming alcohol while taking Crestor can increase the chances of developing liver problems.

Can Crestor Be Taken In The Morning?

New statins such as Crestor can be taken in the morning and are as effective when taken in the morning. This is because they have longer half-lives.

How Should I Take Crestor?

You should take Crestor exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow single dose of Crestor tablet with water. It should be taken at the same time every day for better and effective results. The medicine can be taken with or without food in the morning or evening. Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

How is Crestor Metabolized in Body?

The drug is extensively metabolized in liver and has a half-life of approximately 19 hours.

What Are The Possible Side Effects of Crestor?

Like all other medications, Crestor can also cause side effects. These are usually mild and disappear after some time. Most common side effects include stomach pain, constipation, headache, dizziness, feeling sick. Less common side effects include rashes, itching and hives. Crestor can lead to abnormal laboratory results. Some side effects reported with use of statins include breathing problems, shortness of breath, fever, confusion, poor memory, mood problems, problems in sleeping such nightmares and insomnia, tingling, numbness, weakness, pain in hands or feet. Some rare side effects with Crestor include muscle pain, tenderness and weakness, pain in joints, breast enlargement in women and men, not feeling well, jaundice, difficulty in breathing and swallowing, allergic reaction including itching, hives, swelling in mouth, face, tongue or throat, liver damage. Very rare side effects include inflamed pancreas, severe stomach pain, memory loss, increased blood sugar, frequent urination, thirst and hunger, decrease in blood platelet count. These are not all the side effects of Crestor. If you experience any unwanted effect, you should immediately contact your health care professional.

When Should You Not Take Crestor?

Do not take Crestor if you:

• Have any liver disease
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Crestor, discontinue its use immediately and discuss with your doctor.
• Are breast-feeding
• Are allergic to rosuvastatin or any other ingredients in Crestor
• Are taking a drug called cyclosporine (used after organ transplant to prevent organ rejection)

What Should You Tell Your Doctor Before taking Crestor?

Before you start taking Crestor, be sure to tell your doctor if you:

• Have thyroid problems
• Drink three or more alcoholic drinks regularly
• Have a family history of muscular disorders
• Had any past problems in your muscles (pain or tenderness) after use of a statin such as atorvastatin (LIPITOR), fluvastatin (LESCOL), lovastatin (MEVACOR), pravastatin (PRAVACHOL), rosuvastatin (CRESTOR), or simvastatin (ZOCOR) or have developed an allergy or intolerance to them.
• Have diabetes
• Have liver or kidney disease
• Have undergone surgery or any tissue injury
• Do excessive physical exercise

Crestor can lead to a slight increase in blood sugar. You are likely at the risk of developing diabetes if you have high fat or sugar levels in your blood or are overweight. Discuss the risks of developing diabetes with your doctor.

What Medicines Can Interact With Crestor?

It is important to tell your health care professional about all other medicines that you have taken recently including any kind of supplements and non-prescription drugs. Medicines which interact with Crestor include:

• Other cholesterol lowering medicines such as fibrates (gemfibrozil, fenofibrate), niacin or ezetimibe
• Antiviral medicines such as ritonavir combined with other protease inhibitor (used to fight HIV infection or Hepatitis C infection)
• Warfarin or clopidogrel (any blood thinning agent)
• Antacids. Crestor should be taken 2 hours after intake of an antacid
• Cyclosporine (used after organ transplant to prevent organ rejection)
• Fusidic acid (an antibiotic). Your doctor may stop your treatment with Crestor temporarily until treatment with fusidic acid is complete

Where Can I Buy Crestor Online?

If prescribed by your health care professional, Crestor can be bought directly from Canadian Online Pharmacy. You will not have to wait to start your therapy due to the swift shipping service provided by us.

How Is Crestor Delivered?

The standard delivery fee is $10.00. The orders are usually shipped in 2-3 working days after the processing of the order. The medication package is delivered by regular mail within 10-14 business days after it has been shipped. For further information and aid, you can contact our Customer Service at 604-581-4000 or email us at customerservice@canadawidepharmacy.com.

References:

1. https://www.astrazeneca.ca/content/dam/az-ca/downloads/productinformation/crestor-product-monograph-en.pdf
2. https://www.astrazeneca.ca/content/dam/az-ca/downloads/productinformation/crestor-consumer-information-leaflet-en.pdf
3. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/021366s016lbl.pdf
4. http://www.healthcommunities.com/high-cholesterol/grapefruit-statin-interaction-risk.shtml
5. https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/crestor
6. https://www.healthline.com/health/high-cholesterol/why-should-you-take-statins-at-night#3
7. https://www.livestrong.com/article/482816-can-you-take-aspirin-when-you-are-taking-cholesterol-tablets/

DESCRIPTION

Crestor (Rosuvastatin) is an Rx medication that is used together with a proper diet and exercise, to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins" and works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks.

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may well help this medication to work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. No doubt you have heard and read these things before, but it really is important to get involved and improve your chances of gaining good health. Please, talk with your doctor for more details.

For most people, high cholesterol does not affect the way they feel because it does not produce any symptoms. However, if it is left untreated, fatty deposits can build up in the walls of your blood vessels causing them to narrow.

Sometimes, these narrowed blood vessels can get blocked which can cut off the blood supply to the heart or brain leading to a heart attack or a stroke. By lowering your cholesterol levels, you can reduce your risk of having a heart attack, a stroke or related health problems.

It is very important to keep taking Crestor, even if it has got your cholesterol to the right level, because it prevents your cholesterol levels from creeping up again and causing a build-up of fatty deposits. However, you should stop if your doctor tells you to do so, or you have become pregnant.

PACKAGING

Brand Crestor comes from Canada manufactured by AstraZeneca and generic Rosuvastatin comes from Canada manufactured by Mylan. We are pleased to be able to offer you both the Branded Crestor and Generic Rosuvastatin versions of this medication.

Please be advised, that Generic drugs are fully licenced and approved copies of brand-name drugs that have the same dosage, intended use, effects, side effects, route of administration, risks, safety, and strength as the original drug. In other words, their pharmacological effects are the same as those of their brand-name counterparts. We are happy (whenever we are able) to provide a choice, especially as Generic versions are generally cheaper, thereby making them more affordable and accessible!

This medication is available in doses and quantities as detailed in the Table below:

• Brand Crestor 5mg – quantities of 90 tablets
• Brand Crestor 10mg – quantities of 90 tablets
• Generic Rosuvastatin 5 mg – quantities of 100 tablets, available in blister packs
• Generic Rosuvastatin 10 mg – quantities of 100 tablets, available in bottle
• Generic Rosuvastatin 20 mg – quantities of 100 tablets, available in bottle
• Generic Rosuvastatin 40 mg – quantities of 100 tablets, available in bottle

Storage Tips

• Blisters: Store below 30°C. Store in the original package in order to protect them from moisture.
• Containers: Store below 30°C. Keep the bottle tightly closed in order to protect them from moisture.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

Please note that the manufacturing country and the manufacturer may vary depending on the availability.

DELIVERY

The standard shipping fee is a flat rate of $10.00. Orders are normally dispatched in 2-3 working days after the order is processed. Your package will be delivered by regular mail in 10-14 business days after it is shipped out.

SIDE-EFFECTS

The most common side effects with Cialis are:

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Feeling sick
• Muscle pain
• Feeling weak
• Dizziness
• An increase in the amount of protein in the urine - this usually returns to normal on its own without having to stop taking your Crestor tablets
• Diabetes. This is more likely if you have high levels of sugars and fats in your blood, are overweight and have high blood pressure. Your doctor will monitor you while you are taking this medicine.

Less common side effects include:

• Rash, itching or other skin reactions

Rare possible side effects:

• Severe allergic reaction – signs include swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat, difficulty in swallowing and breathing, a severe itching of the skin (with raised lumps). If you think you are having an allergic reaction, then stop taking Crestor and seek medical help immediately
• Muscle damage in adults – as a precaution, stop taking Crestor and talk to your doctor immediately if you have any unusual aches or pains in your muscles which go on for longer than expected
• A severe stomach pain (inflamed pancreas)
• Increase in liver enzymes in the blood

Very rare possible side effects:

• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
• Hepatitis (an inflamed liver)
• Traces of blood in your urine
• Damage to the nerves of your legs and arms (such as numbness)
• Joint pain
• Memory loss
• Breast enlargement in men (gynaecomastia)

Side effects of unknown frequency may include:

• Diarrhoea (loose stools)
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome (serious blistering condition of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals)
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Oedema (swelling)
• Sleep disturbances, including insomnia and nightmares
• Sexual difficulties
• Depression
• Breathing problems, including persistent cough and/or shortness of breath or fever
• Tendon injury
• Muscle weakness that is constant

Reporting of side effects: If you get any side effects talk to your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible.

SAFETY

Stop taking Crestor and seek medical help immediately if you have any of the following allergic reactions:

• Difficulty in breathing, with or without swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat.
• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing.
• Severe itching of the skin (with raised lumps).

Do not take Crestor:

• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to Crestor, or to any of its ingredients.
• The active substance in Crestor is rosuvastatin. Crestor film-coated tablets contain rosuvastatin calcium equivalent to 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg or 40 mg of rosuvastatin. The other ingredients are: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, calcium phosphate, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, triacetin, titanium dioxide (E171). Crestor 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg film-coated tablets also contain red iron oxide (E172). Crestor 5 mg film-coated tablets also contain yellow iron oxide (E172).
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Crestor stop taking it immediately and tell your doctor. Women should avoid becoming pregnant while taking Crestor by using suitable contraception.
• If you have liver disease.
• If you have severe kidney problems.
• If you have repeated or unexplained muscle aches or pains.
• If you take a drug called ciclosporin (used, for example, after organ transplants).
If any of the above applies to you (or you are in doubt), please go back and see your doctor. In addition, do not take Crestor 40 mg (the highest dose):
• If you have moderate kidney problems (if in doubt, please ask your doctor).
• If your thyroid gland is not working properly.
• If you have had any repeated or unexplained muscle aches or pains, a personal or family history of muscle problems, or a previous history of muscle problems when taking other cholesterol-lowering medicines.
• If you regularly drink large amounts of alcohol.
• If you are of Asian origin (Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean and Indian).
• If you take other medicines called fibrates to lower your cholesterol.
If any of the above applies to you (or you are in doubt), please go back and see your doctor.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Crestor, if:
• you have problems with your kidneys.
• you have problems with your liver.
• you have had repeated or unexplained muscle aches or pains, a personal or family history of muscle problems, or a previous history of muscle problems when taking other cholesterol-lowering medicines. Tell your doctor immediately if you have unexplained muscle aches or pains especially if you feel unwell or have a fever. Also tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have a muscle weakness that is constant.
• you regularly drink large amounts of alcohol.
• your thyroid gland is not working properly.
• you take other medicines called fibrates to lower your cholesterol. Please read this information leaflet carefully, even if you have taken other medicines for high cholesterol before.
• you take medicines used to treat the HIV infection e.g. ritonavir with lopinavir and/or atazanavir, please see Other medicines and Crestor, below.
• you are taking or have taken in the last 7 days a medicine called fusidic acid (a medicine for bacterial infection), orally or by injection. The combination of fusidic acid and Crestor can lead to serious muscle problems (rhabdomyolysis), please see Other medicines and Crestor, below
• you are over 70 (as your doctor needs to choose the right start dose of Crestor to suit you)
• you have severe respiratory failure.
• you are of Asian origin – that is Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean and Indian. Your doctor needs to choose the right start dose of Crestor to suit you.
If any of the above applies to you (or if you are not sure):
• Do not take Crestor 40 mg (the highest dose) and check with your doctor or pharmacist before you actually start taking any dose of Crestor.
In a small number of people, statins can affect the liver. This is identified by a simple test which looks for increased levels of liver enzymes in the blood. For this reason, your doctor will usually carry out this blood test (liver function test) before and during treatment with Crestor. While you are on this medicine your doctor will monitor you closely if you have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes. You are likely to be at risk of developing diabetes if you have high levels of sugars and fats in your blood, are overweight and have high blood pressure.

Children and adolescents
• If the patient is under 6 years old: Crestor should not be given to children younger than 6 years.
• If the patient is below 18 years of age: The Crestor 40 mg tablet is not suitable for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age.
Can Other Medicines Affect Crestor?

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: ciclosporin (used for example, after organ transplants), warfarin or clopidogrel (or any other drug used for thinning the blood), fibrates (such as gemfibrozil, fenofibrate) or any other medicine used to lower cholesterol (such as ezetimibe), indigestion remedies (used to neutralise acid in your stomach), erythromycin (an antibiotic), fusidic acid (an antibiotic – please see the box below), an oral contraceptive (the pill), hormone replacement therapy or anti-viral medications such as ritonavir with lopinavir and/or atazanavir or simeprevir - used to treat infections, including HIV or hepatitis C infection. The effects of these medicines could be changed by Crestor or they could change the effect of Crestor.

If you need to take oral fusidic acid to treat a bacterial infection you will need to temporarily stop using this medicine. Your doctor will tell you when it is safe to restart Crestor. Taking Crestor with fusidic acid may rarely lead to muscle weakness, tenderness or pain (rhabdomyolysis).

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

Do not take Crestor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Crestor stop taking it immediately and tell your doctor. Women should avoid becoming pregnant while taking Crestor by using suitable contraception. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines

Most people can drive a car and operate machinery while using Crestor – it will not affect their ability to do so. However, some people feel dizzy during treatment with Crestor, and if this applies to you, please consult your doctor before attempting to drive or use machines.

Crestor contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars (lactose or milk sugar), contact your doctor before taking Crestor.