What is Rosuvastatin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: RosuvastatinBrand:
Rosuvastatin is an antilipemic agent, also known as a statin drug. It is used with dietary therapy for hyperlipidemias to reduce elevations in total cholesterol.
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How do members experience Rosuvastatin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) | 391 | 102 | |
| Hyperlipidemia | 84 | 36 | |
| Chronic kidney disease | 24 | 10 | |
| General health | 12 | 4 | |
| Support heart health | 10 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle and joint pain | 8 | |
| Muscle pain | 6 | |
| Joint pain | 3 | |
| Muscle cramps | 3 | |
| Forgetfulness | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 16 | |
| Moderate | 17 | |
| Mild | 16 | |
| None | 203 |
Member evaluations
FibroMom63
evaluated on Mar 22, 2021
- Perceived effectiveness for hyperlipidemia: Major
- Side effects: None
nacona
evaluated on Aug 15, 2007
- Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia): Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
idunno
evaluated on Sep 24, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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