Crestor
Purpose To decrease total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides & Non-HDL, and to raise HDL.
Dose The recommended dosing range is 5 – 40mg orally with or without food at any time of day. The Doctor wants you to start at ______mg. This dose may need to be adjusted depending on your response.
- You have active liver disease or unexplained elevated liver enzymes.
- Females who are pregnant, nursing, or likely to conceive.
- You take the immunosuppressant Cyclosporine (Sandimmune or Neoral).
- You are allergic to any of the product ingredients, including lactose.
· You should be cautious about taking Crestor with Lopid (Gemfibrozil), Tricor, Lofibra or high doses of Niacin (Niaspan); however, combinations of these medications may be ordered by the Lipid MD with careful monitoring.
- Always take the prescribed amount of medicine.
- Avoid substantial use of alcohol.
- Antacids with aluminum and magnesium hydroxide should not be taken at the same time as Crestor. The antacid should be taken at least 2 hours after you take Crestor.
- Have lab tests done promptly when ordered to avoid risks.
- If you are taking Coumadin, INR times should be monitored closely.
PRECAUTIONS
Women capable of childbearing must have a pregnancy test (serum HCG) before starting this medication. This is a category X drug and not recommended for use during pregnancy or lactation.
Ver 10.