This second section of our medication database entry focuses on potential side effects, withdrawal or discontinuation effects, and additional information, while part one covers basic drug characteristics, uses and benefits.
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What are the possible side effects of rosuvastatin?
- Rare cases of muscle problems and liver problems have been associated with the use of rosuvastatin and other similar medicines. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if accompanied by a fever or flulike symptoms or yellowing of the skin or eyes, abdominal pain, unexplained fatigue, dark colored urine or pale colored stools. These may be early symptoms of muscle or liver problems.
- If you experience a rare but serious allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) stop taking rosuvastatin and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately.
- Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take rosuvastatin and talk to your doctor if you experience
- headache;
- diarrhea or constipation; or
- nausea or upset stomach.
- Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect rosuvastatin?
- Do not take rosuvastatin with antacids that contain aluminum and magnesium such as Maalox, Mylanta, Gelusil and others. If an antacid that contains aluminum and magnesium is needed, it should be taken at least 2 hours following a dose of rosuvastatin.
- Before taking rosuvastatin, talk to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral);
- clofibrate (Atromid-S);
- fenofibrate (Tricor);
- gemfibrozil (Lopid);
- niacin (Nicolar, Nicobid, Nicotinex, others); or
- warfarin (Coumadin).
- You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
- Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with rosuvastatin. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
Where can I get more information?
- Your pharmacist has additional information about rosuvastatin written for health professionals that you may read.
- Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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