{"id":632186,"date":"2025-05-07T19:56:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T23:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=632186"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:50:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:50:17","slug":"what-are-the-long-term-side-effects-of-rosuvastatin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-are-the-long-term-side-effects-of-rosuvastatin\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the long-term side effects of rosuvastatin?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rosuvastatin-calcium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosuvastatin<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calcium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand name<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/crestor\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crestor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is an HMG-CoA reductase <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inhibitor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, used to treat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high cholesterol levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by lowering bad <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LDL<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">triglyceride<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (fat) levels, while raising good <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDL<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) levels. This medication is taken daily and is typically prescribed indefinitely to people with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reduce the risk of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart attack<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or stroke. While <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does not cause long-term side effects, it\u2019s important to consult a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider to discuss possible <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risk factors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and medications you\u2019re currently taking that may interact with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"common-side-effects-of-rosuvastatin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common side effects of rosuvastatin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have high <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LDL cholesterol levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider will likely recommend that you start taking a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are medications that block HMG-CoA enzymes in the liver, lowering bad <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">triglyceride<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels while raising <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDL<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are essential because they can significantly reduce the chance of major cardiovascular events like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart attacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and strokes, which can lead to death.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> daily, and the medication is known to be generally well-tolerated. However, as with any prescription medication, there can be side effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/crestor-side-effects\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects of rosuvastatin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to take note of include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle aches<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild increase in blood <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild increase in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liver enzymes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (AST, ALT)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain fog or mild confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced energy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergic reaction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craig D. Robison, MD, a board-certified cardiologist of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tricitycardiology.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tri-City Cardiology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Mesa, Arizona, says that rosuvastatin&#8217;s most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common side effects <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">muscle aches<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pains. These symptoms occur in roughly 10% of people taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and are the primary reason why people decide to stop taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In these instances, your healthcare provider may switch you to a different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medication that doesn\u2019t cause these side effects, or opt to try alternate-day dosing (every other day) instead of daily dosing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you take this medication, be sure to make regular visits to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider. During these visits, you can discuss changes in your health or new symptoms and receive regular lab testing and exams to help mitigate or even prevent the development of side effects while taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medications.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Rosuvastatin with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. 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This is especially true if you\u2019re just beginning treatment. While these side effects are relatively uncommon, they can worsen with time, so it\u2019s crucial that they\u2019re caught and treated early.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious side effects of rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myopathy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">muscle damage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and disease)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver damage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liver disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney dysfunction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pancreatitis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious side effect<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can occur while taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21184-rhabdomyolysis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rhabdomyolysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. About one to four of every 10,000 people taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will experience <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rhabdomyolysis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This rare but severe muscle disease causes muscles to break down and disintegrate, releasing toxic components of the muscle fibers into the bloodstream. This can lead to kidney damage and, in extreme cases, kidney failure, which can result in death.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Food and Drug Administration (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) reports that while the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/drug-safety-and-availability\/fda-drug-safety-communication-important-safety-label-changes-cholesterol-lowering-statin-drugs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cardiovascular benefits of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> outweigh the risks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, people should consult their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider regarding the risk of contraindications. It\u2019s also important to note that the risk of increased <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels is possible. That being said, please contact your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider if you experience loss of appetite, upper <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">abdominal pain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, unusual fatigue or weakness, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dark urine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yellowing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the skin or eyes (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jaundice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, be sure to discuss any medications you\u2019re currently taking with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider before beginning <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as certain prescription medications, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over-the-counter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medications, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may interact negatively and potentially cause adverse effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications that should not be taken with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gemfibrozil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyclosporine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coumarin anticoagulants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lopinavir\/ritonavir or atazanavir\/ritonavir<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lipid-lowering therapies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colchicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antivirals such as Paxlovid<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood thinners<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-long-term-side-effects-of-rosuvastatin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the long-term <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects of rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a long-term medication, meaning that once it\u2019s prescribed, people will usually take it daily for the rest of their lives to manage <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, despite the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> being a long-term medication, there are few, if any, long-term side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThere are no standard long-term side effects, and if side effects do occur, they generally will happen at the beginning when the medication is started,\u201d says Charles German, MD, Director of Preventive Cardiology at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medstarhealth.org\/services\/heart-and-vascular\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MedStar Heart &amp; Vascular Institute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Washington, D.C. \u201cWe have had <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since the 1980s and have decades worth of information to show that these medications are both safe and effective in the long-term.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Robison adds that most side effects with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are reversible upon discontinuation of the medication. \u201cThere have not been any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from long-term use that have been identified,\u201d he says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, as most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects of rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> occur relatively soon after beginning treatment, it\u2019s important that you let your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider know of any unusual symptoms you may experience after beginning <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dark urine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can be a sign of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidney problems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also important to note that the risk of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can increase when taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">higher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rosuvastatin-calcium\/dosage\">doses<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, you can lower your risk and eventually get a lower dose of the medication by reducing your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you have <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, try to prioritize <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/high-blood-cholesterol\/in-depth\/reduce-cholesterol\/art-20045935\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eating heart-healthy foods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, avoiding saturated and trans fats, and instead choosing foods with lean protein and soluble fiber. Regular exercise can also help <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as physical movement raises <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDL<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels and helps promote <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thus lowering dangerous <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and potentially the dose of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, it is recommended that you seek to lower your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by quitting smoking and reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors such as age, gender, family history, blood pressure, and other health conditions, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thyroid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> disease, renal disease, or diabetes, can all play a role in determining whether or not a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the best option to lower your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You should consult your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider to determine whether or not starting a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is necessary for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-statin-to-take-with-the-least-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to take with the least side effects?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are currently seven different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medications that the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has approved for lowering <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cGenerally, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">atorvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the most potent and effective,\u201d Dr. German says. Both medications come with their unique side effects, and your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider should make the ultimate decision as to which <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is best for you to take.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/atorvastatin-calcium\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atorvastatin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand name<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lipitor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is associated with an increased risk of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">muscle pain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">memory loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It also has more known adverse drug interactions than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on the other hand, comes with an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased risk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liver problems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and kidney disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As both prescription drugs are known to help prevent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adverse events<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart attack<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or stroke, it\u2019s best to consult with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider to determine the best medication for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who are pregnant, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breastfeeding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, have liver failure, or have known allergies to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are advised not to take this medication. Additionally, people of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asian<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> descent or who have <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thyroid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, liver, kidney, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">muscle problems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should discuss the best drug to tackle their risk of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cardiovascular disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider before starting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, other medications may also help lower your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cOther <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-lowering medications such as ezetimibe, bempedoic acid, or PCSK9 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inhibitors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have fewer side effects than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medications,\u201d Dr. Robison explains. However, please note these medications may not lower <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would, and may not be as helpful in preventing severe cardiac episodes. Also, some of these medications, specifically the PCSK9 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inhibitors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are not as affordable as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are most frequently recommended for people between 40 and 75. However, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9830552\/#\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recent studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they can also<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide cardiovascular benefits to older adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-bottom-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a medication prescribed to lower <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cholesterol<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and reduce the risk of serious cardiac events. Although the risk of long-term side effects when taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is rare, you should always consult with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider when beginning a new medication and report any unusual symptoms or side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not the best choice for your health, other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medications, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">atorvastatin,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be better. Non-statin options, including PCSK9 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inhibitors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ezetimibe, and bempedoic acid, are also available for those needing to lower their cholesterol levels. Lifestyle modifications, such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are also important for improving your health, regardless of your choice of medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have questions or concerns about taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosuvastatin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, please consult a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provider to determine the best medication for your needs and lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rosuvastatin calcium (brand name Crestor) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, or statin, used to treat high cholesterol levels by lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride (fat) levels, while raising good cholesterol (HDL) levels. This medication is taken daily and is typically prescribed indefinitely to people with high cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart attack [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":137,"featured_media":632187,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4589],"tags":[20952],"coauthors":[20975],"class_list":["post-632186","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-drug-info","tag-high-cholesterol","wpautop"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Long-term side effects of rosuvastatin: What to know<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Rosuvastatin is a long-term medication that has few, if any, long-term side effects. 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