I began taking Crestor (10 mg) in June. My cholesterol level dropped from 235 to 135 in four months. However, I began experiencing hip and knee pain. It became painful to walk, and the pain was so great I was having difficulty sleeping a night. Aleve and Tylenol Arthritis didn't totally eliminate the pain. Overall, my quality of life has been significantly effected. My doctor also takes Cr...
[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/23/2007
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
Overall rating 4.7
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I have taking crestor 10 mgs for 2 years. Last night i experienced severe back aches. lasting all night and into today. is this a common side effect of crestor. I also took a flu shot yesterday . Could this be a contributing factor.
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Camellia Tadros | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/21/2007
Condition: Homozygous Inherited High Blood Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.3
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muscle aches in arms and legs and thighs to the very extreme point of pain
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dmmcbs | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/16/2007
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
Overall rating 5.0
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corky | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/15/2007
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
Overall rating 4.7
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this medication has done wonders for my cholesterol. With high cholesterol both being inherited and Lack of good eating habits my cholesterol was as high as 380, now its 219 and with a little effert from my part I aim for it to be under 200, numbers I haven't seen ever.
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/9/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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i have been takeing crestor for over 5 years and i stay at 140 dr. said that was ok. leonard ballerstadt
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Vera | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: Homozygous Inherited High Blood Cholesterol
Overall rating 5.0
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I need a generic brand to replace Crestor. which one is best?
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/21/2007
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
Overall rating 5.0
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BROUGHT MY LDL LEVEL UNDER CONTROL QUICKLY WHERE OTHER STATINS HAD FAILED FOR MANY MONTHS.
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