How do you pronounce this word rosuvastatin?
What are the side effects of taking rosuvastatin?
The more common side effects that can occur with use of rosuvastatin include:
- headache.
- pain in the abdomen (stomach area)
- muscle pain.
- nausea.
- weakness.
What is rosuvastatin used for?
Rosuvastatin belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It’s used to lower cholesterol if you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol.
What’s the difference between atorvastatin and rosuvastatin?
Rosuvastatin provided significantly greater LDL-C reductions than atorvastatin, both at the initial dose of 10 mg and also when titrated over the dose range of 10–40 mg for rosuvastatin and 10–80 mg for atorvastatin.