Crestor User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• embrnan
• August 20, 2011

For High Cholesterol "Crestor was doing a very good job in bringing my total cholesterol from 247 to 171. However, after a year and a half I could not stretch without pulling a muscle. I am 104 lbs. So the dosage was reduced to 1/2 of a 5mg tablet, which did not work, my number came up to 219. I also have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), recently I got a bad GERD pain in my chest, I had to take an antacid before, during and after I ate. When I quit Crestor the pain and the head confusion went away. I felt great. Now my numbers from exercise, eating the right foods that help lower LDLs and raise HDLs have got my total to 236 with all LDLs in normal range with my HDLs high. My doctor is now trying me on fibrates."

• MWRN
• August 4, 2011

For High Cholesterol "I have been taking Crestor now for 1 year. I have been experiencing right leg/hip discomfort. It bothers me most at night when I turn in bed. I have lost over 20 lbs (dieting) and my liver enzymes are slightly elevated. I think I may need to cut it back to 5 mgs."

• becky...
• September 18, 2018

For Hyperlipoproteinemia "I have been on Crestor on and off for a couple of months. I was put on 10mg per day, but the side effects were horrendous; severe muscle and joint pain, fatigue ......and general misery. Dosage was reduced to 10mg twice a week and still have pain, but not as severe. It has reduced cholesterol from 9.4 to 5.8, but haven't had it checked again since reduction. Cardiologist said it will probably gone up a bit and if able to tolerate higher dose to try."

• cjg
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2020

For High Cholesterol "2nd time on Crestor. Stopped taking first time due to leg pain. Tried it again and had side effects of gained weight, my GERD increased, had trouble getting my legs to move, nightmares, intermittent blurred vision, increased left hip pain so I had to curl my leg up in bed instead of leaving it straight which caused pain. I had a hard time driving due to blurry vision. Crestor is an expensive medicine. Because the HDL cholesterol number are decreased, well, I don't know if we know enough about cholesterol to know how much it helps. Could not stay on it long enough to see if helped the HDL."

• Emili...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2020

For High Cholesterol "Between Crestor and Lipitor, Lipitor was the one that gave me the side effects, cramps that felt like an UTI. Insomnia and a few other muscle pain here and there. Also felt it affected the libido. Doctor switched me to Crestor, so far no side affects, maybe some bizarre dreams that some will describe as “nightmares”, but I live dreaming any type of dream.....lol....I believe finding the right statin might take a few different brands until you find the right one. I’m on 10mg Crestor"

• Anonymous
• August 21, 2009

For High Cholesterol "I used Crestor for about 3 weeks before I started having muscle and joint pain. Then I began having horrible spasms in my muscles that would wake me every night. I called my doctors office and they told me to take 1/2 a pill every other day. I did as he suggested, but didn't get relief until taken off this medicine. It did however lower my numbers."

• 72160
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 27, 2023

"I experienced muscle pain in my legs and arms while taking previous statins. I found out that if a CoQ10 supplement is taken every day along with the statin, the pain goes away. I tried that and it works! I now take Crestor along with the CoQ10 supplement and have no problems. Just so you know, doctors will not talk to you about supplements. At least mine never did!"

• Ben
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 30, 2018

For Hyperlipoproteinemia "My cholesterol was 370 in 2008. It dropped to 250 in first 6 months. I started with 20mg per day and then in 2010 I was increased to 40mg per day. Currently my cholesterol is a total of 148. and still dropping."

• Jo H
• May 11, 2022

For High Cholesterol "For decades my Cholesterol numbers have been high, but because the “good” cholesterol was always much higher, I was never put on any drugs. I always had creative and stressful work, requiring king hours. I also developed HBP, although I don’t drink coffee, only have a recreational drink from time to time and have never smoked. During an unrelated illness my BP was high and so I was started on metoprolol. It did not work well with me at all, so my Primary changed it to the lowest dose of Carvedilol. My Cardiologist increased it. Then he put me on a combination of Zetia (10mg) and Crestor (5 mg). I can tell you that the combination of all three has put me in hell. Joint pain, muscular pain, fogginess, forgetfulness, lethargy and UTIs. As I write this I am in bed, not because of a sudden and extreme pain in my right leg last night, muscle weakness and the most severe cramps ever. The doc will not take me off the meds as they brought the numbers down. But I will."

• Blue...
• December 4, 2010

For High Cholesterol "While Crestor reduced my cholesterol on the 10 mg dose, the side effects including foggy thinking, personality change, no pep or enthusiasm, and muscle pains and night gagging sessions and constipation, led me to get my medication changed to Lipitor. With Lipitor I have had no sides effects worth mentioning after 3 months. If I would have had less side effects then I would have been happy to stay on it."

• Pjano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 17, 2020

For High Cholesterol "My total cholesterol level was around 258, now at 148, This was after 2 years and 2 months. In 10 months from 258 to 184. So Crestor worked for me. Do have some side effects, mild dizziness, some muscle pain and occasional cramping in the legs. The effectiveness of this drug out weighs the side effects. So I'd have to give it a thumbs up despite the side effects."

• Night...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 20, 2020

For High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "Taking Crestor 20mgs daily. After using this for six months and not seeing good results (cholesterol levels still elevated). I find that I am experiencing joint pains and hair loss. This is my second try on this medication, I was on 10 mg before. I am going to try asking to go back on Lipitor."

• jks_az
• July 3, 2010

For High Cholesterol "Less than 7 days after beginning Crestor I had debilitating muscle pain and weakness in my legs. 5 weeks following and treatment by a neurologist who prescribed Lyrica, I am beginning to regain strength in my legs but I continue to have pain, especially on the right side."

• Just...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 17, 2022

For High Cholesterol, Familial Homozygous "Hi, I have had brutal neck,shoulder and joint pain for about 7 years. I didn't associate it with Crestor. After reading a few comments on different sites I decided to stop cold turkey.It has been about a 10 days now and I had incredible pain in the same places on days 4-5 plus I had actual liver pain. I couldn't even scratch my back or take my coat off nor turn my neck. I thought about going back on them the pain was so intense but around day 7 pain is about 1/4 of what it was. It's remarkable. No more 30 minute showers to just get moving. I was walking around and felt like my body was worn out for the last years and today I'm starting to actually enjoy life again. Also while on this I had frequent dizzy spells, was cold all the time, and felt off balance. If I don't stroke out, this is the best thing I have done in a long time but either way the pain was so bad the quality of life was nil on crestor and got worse every day."

• A...
• March 18, 2011

For High Cholesterol "Have been using Crestor 20mg now daily for 9 weeks, with a very strict diet and daily exercise regime. I previously had taken Lipitor 40mg for 12 weeks, prior to Crestor. Have been able to trim my triglycerides from 398 to 179 in 9 weeks. I have also trimmed my body weight from 240 to 212 (target weight goal is 195lbs at 6'4"). My legs may be tender at times but I also stretch and run everyday."

• Rose
• April 21, 2022

For High Cholesterol "I have been on crestor almost 1 month now and the past few days I have been having very bad pain in my calf an lower back only on 2.5 mg a day. After reading all this I’m done taking it I have thyroid that’s not working because of a brain injury on top of many meds, and have too many places that hurt. I don’t want more pain"

• anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2023

For High Cholesterol "CNP switched me from 10mg Zetia to 40mg Crestor. It did bring my cholesterol numbers in a good range but I had serious side effects. Mainly higher glucose, foamy urine (protein and blood in urinalysis), muscle and joint pain, fatigue. I was told to stop taking it to see if things got better. After 1 week off this drug my urine looks normal again. I'm hoping the rest of these side effects will disappear soon! Not going back on Crestor, I will work on diet and exercise for healthy cholesterol levels."

• Pierre...
• October 28, 2010

For High Cholesterol "After 15 years of being diagnosed with high cholesterol, Crestor did the following for me in three months - dosage 20mg: Before: Total Cholesteral 379, HDL 64, LDL 286 After using Crestor: Total cholesterol 226, HDL 74, LDL 107. My doctor had never seen such positive results in his practice - ever!"

• Anonymous
• October 17, 2009

For High Cholesterol "So far so good - had to lower dosage to 5mg since I did get some pain in my feet and tingling in the hands. I've tried Lipitor, Vytorin and Zocor. All gave me a problem with muscle pain, some in a few months others after a year or more. "

• Anonymous
• May 8, 2009

For High Cholesterol "Four weeks on Crestor 5mg dropped my total cholesterol level 100 points. LDL 81. Now I need to work on increasing HDL through diet and exercise. No side effects at the low strength. Very pleased with the results."

• crewel...
• December 3, 2009

For High Cholesterol "I had a stroke that likely was a series of mini-strokes. It left me with difficulty walking and with sensation on my right side. My cholesterol was 7.9 and in the hospital they got it down to 4.3. I was told it needs to be even lower because of my hypertension and difficulty with movement that makes it hard for me to exercise and move around. Lack of exercise and a low budget means I cannot afford fresh fruits and veggies most of the time so my diet is not as healthy as my doctor would like. One good thing though, I eat a salad a day sans dressing. Its not much but all I can afford. I am getting oatmeal next pay and little by little trying to change the way I eat but it is difficult. Crestor works but the side effects worry me."

• JMS
• July 16, 2021

"I was not able to stay on Zocor because it gave me leg cramps. My Dr put me on 5mg of Crestor every other day and after 6 weeks my total cholesterol went from 263 to 174, and all the other numbers went down into the normal range as well - Trigs went from 150s to 59. And with the good HDL going from 54 to 66. My LDL/HDL ratio went from 3.3 to 1.5. I have not had any myalgia or side effects with Crestor and am glad that I can take this without any issues or needing a higher dose. I am a female in my mid 50s who does not smoke or drink and I watch what I eat most of the time. My issue is hereditary, diet and lifestyle did not help at all without a statin. So far so good!!"

• Jweare
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2021

For High Cholesterol "I’ve taken both Crestor( Rossuvastation) and Atorvastation and both have made my joints and muscles ache like mad. So much so in fact that I have trouble getting in and out of the car and when walking downstairs I feel like my legs could buckle at any second. Other side effects are spells of dizziness, loss of balance and a distended stomach. My 2 teenage sons have noticed a material impact on my mobility and have said I hobble around like a 90 year old. I’ve been on the tabs for 3 months but have had enough and I’m stopping them today. I will report back with hopefully better news on the mobility front. Let’s just hope I don’t keel over with a heart attack in the interim. I’ve also asked my doctor about a new cholesterol reducing injection I’ve read about but not sure if it’s mainstream enough yet. John UK"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 8, 2021

For High Cholesterol "After much resistance I decided to try a statin to lower my cholesterol. I tried to give a chance but the stomach pains were worrisome. I even tried cutting the 5 mg dose in half, but this didn’t help. After stopping there is a huge improvement in my stomach issues."

• Anonymous
• October 7, 2018

For High Cholesterol "Destroyed my muscles. Started in legs and spread. Stopped taking two years ago and muscle pain and weakness has not improved. Some recent studies suggest may be permanent. Statins are poison."