Rosuvastatin Calcium (Crestor) Tips from Pharmacists

• You can take rosuvastatin with or without food. Try to take your medicine at around the same time every day. This makes it easier to remember.

• Swallow rosuvastatin tablets whole. Do not break, crush, or chew them.

• You can open the Ezallor capsules and mix the contents with some soft food or water. Consume the mixture within an hour. Do not store it for later use.

• Avoid drinking alcohol while on rosuvastatin, as this can increase your risk of serious adverse effects.

• Call your doctor immediately if you develop severe muscle pain, fever, extreme tiredness, or dark urine while on this medicine.

• If you are taking aluminum and magnesium based antacids like Maalox or Mylanta, take them at least 2 hours after rosuvastatin.

• Keep all your medical appointments during rosuvastatin treatment. Your healthcare provider may want to order certain laboratory tests, for example, liver function, or check cholesterol levels to assess your response to the medicine.

• Eat a healthy diet and get regular exercise. Rosuvastatin works in conjunction with diet and exercise to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol in the body.