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Rosuvastatin (Crestor) (cont.)

What Should I Tell My Doctor?

Before starting Crestor, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including any of the following:

  • If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant


  • If you are breastfeeding


  • If you have liver problems


  • If you have kidney problems


  • If you drink alcohol

Crestor and certain other medications can interact, causing serious side effects. Tell your doctor about any prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, including the following:

  • Antacids
  • Herbal supplements


  • Medication for your immune system, such as drugs prescribed following organ transplantation


  • Other cholesterol medications


  • Warfarin (Coumadin) (Warfarin may have an increased effect when administered with rosuvastatin.)




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