Louisiana Crestor Attorneys and Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Crestor?
  Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) is a prescription strength synthetic lipid-lowering agent manufactured and marketed by AstraZeneca U.S. It belongs to a class of drugs called HMG-CoA reductase … more
• What is Crestor used for?
  Crestor is used as an adjunct to a low-cholesterol diet and exercise program Crestor is thought to reduce elevated total Cholesterol (total-C), Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C), … more
• How does Crestor work?
  There are two types of cholesterol: LDL and HDL. Doctors call HDL the "Good Cholesterol" because your body needs it. Conversely, LDL is considered to be the "Bad Cholesterol" … more
• Is Crestor right for you?
  Do not take Crestor if you: have certain liver problems; are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Crestor may harm your unborn baby. If you get pregnant, stop Crestor and call your healthcare … more
• I'm trying to get pregnant, can I take Crestor?
  No. Pregnant, breastfeeding, or women trying to get pregnant should not be taking any kind of cholesterol lowering drugs because statins may cause birth defects./p> more