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Crestor

Crestor (rosuvastatin) is used to lower cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) and increase your energy levels in the form of exercise. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called statins.

Crestor (rosuvastatin) may also be used to lower the risk of certain types of cancer, such as colon cancer, in people who are at least 2 times more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer than people without a history of colon or colon cancer.

The most common side effects of Crestor include gastrointestinal symptoms (stomach upset), including abdominal discomfort, nausea, and diarrhea. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these symptoms are not getting better or worsen with time.

This medication may also cause lowering of blood sugar levels. You may experience symptoms such as feeling tired and less balanced, shaking and faster breathing, sweating, hunger, confusion, dizziness, sweating, nausea, vomiting, or feeling short of breath. These side effects are usually temporary and subside as your body adjusts to the medication. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects.

Crestor (rosuvastatin) may cause other side effects.

AstraZeneca today announced the U. S. and European joint venture to develop a cholesterol-lowering drug, Crestor, for use in patients with high cholesterol levels. Crestor is the first cholesterol-lowering drug to be licensed for patients in the U. and Europe to treat the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. The FDA granted approval to AstraZeneca to develop and commercialize Crestor for diabetes, which is the primary therapy for patients who have type 2 diabetes. AstraZeneca has launched its own cholesterol-lowering drug, Crestor, with the potential to treat patients with type 2 diabetes.

The new company will be based in San Diego, California, where the company’s existing pipeline is expected to include a number of existing and new compounds. The new company, AstraZeneca’s global research and development partner, plans to produce a pipeline of compounds that will be launched in the U. and Europe by the end of 2006. For a full list of current launches, please visit.

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AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical corporation. Founded in 2001, it is the first biopharmaceutical company to develop a drug for high cholesterol for patients with diabetes. It is a leader in the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription drugs for diabetes. It was the first pharmaceutical company to receive FDA approval to market a cholesterol-lowering drug, Crestor, for use in patients with type 2 diabetes.

AstraZeneca operates as a global biopharmaceutical company that provides medical, health, and scientific advice to healthcare professionals and patients. It has a global leadership position in gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, oncology, neuroscience, respiratory, oncology, and infectious disease. AstraZeneca is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (globally) as well as the FTSE4Good Index.

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings about the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The agency has issued warnings about heart attacks and strokes in people taking Crestor, the brand name for rosuvastatin, an oral medicine used to treat cholesterol problems in patients.

Rosuvastatin is a statin that helps lower LDL and increase HDL cholesterol levels.

Rosuvastatin was approved in the U. S. in August 1999 for the treatment of patients with high-risk cholesterol, including those with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, or those who have a BMI of 35 or higher or those who have a BMI of 27 or higher. It lowers the LDL cholesterol levels by about 70% in those with a BMI of 27 or higher.

Losing a significant amount of weight, and even having an excess of weight, can lead to serious cardiovascular problems. Although it has been shown to help prevent or lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, the FDA said it had not established any evidence of the drug's effectiveness.

In May 2004, the agency added new warnings to Crestor and its brand name in a letter to the FDA. The agency said it had not received any information about the risks of heart attacks and strokes.

Rosuvastatin is used to treat people with high-risk cholesterol or a body mass index of 30 or higher. It can also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke by about 25%.

The FDA said the agency is not aware of any studies that have found that statins are linked with heart attacks or strokes. However, Crestor was approved to treat the symptoms of high-risk cholesterol in adults, and the agency has said it has not made any significant changes to the label for rosuvastatin.

The FDA said the company has not received any evidence of the increased risk of heart attacks or strokes associated with rosuvastatin.

The FDA said the agency's warning letter about the increased risk of heart attacks and strokes is not meant to be a warning about the safety of Crestor, the brand name for rosuvastatin.

In its letter to the FDA, the agency said Crestor's labeling does not include an increased risk of heart attacks or strokes.

In its warning letter, the agency said it has not received any information about the increased risk of heart attacks or strokes.

In a statement, the FDA said: "Health care professionals and patients should discuss the risks and benefits of statin therapy with their healthcare providers before starting rosuvastatin or other statin therapy. Crestor should not be used in patients with known cardiovascular disease or who are taking other drugs that increase the risk of cardiovascular events or those who have a history of cardiovascular disease."

The FDA also added that rosuvastatin is not approved for use in patients with an abnormal lipid profile. The FDA has not received any information about the risk of heart attacks or strokes associated with rosuvastatin.

The FDA noted that the agency does not have information about the increased risk of heart attacks and strokes associated with rosuvastatin.

According to the FDA, the company is not aware of any studies that have found that rosuvastatin is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks or strokes. However, Crestor was approved to treat the symptoms of high-risk cholesterol in adults, and the FDA has not made any significant changes to the label for rosuvastatin.

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What is Crestor Rosuvastatin (20mg) used for? Crestor Rosuvastatin (20mg) is a prescription medication used to treat high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It is also used to lower LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, a bad way to lower your risk of heart attack, stroke and other heart problems. Crestor belongs to a class of drugs called statins. It works by helping to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol your body makes and makes more protein, salt and fat. It is taken once a day with or without food and is not intended to diagnose or treat any underlying cause. Crestor is not intended to prevent any health problems. Talk to your doctor (or to see a qualified healthcare professional) if you have any questions.

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