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Crestor

carolyn of rock, WV September 19, 2009

I have been takeing crestor about 2 yr. question the Dr. about it saftey. of course it is ok at I now have had r knee surg. going up steps heard a loud pop. Surg on 09/09 torn alc. will be bed fast tow monthe

Michele of Saint Petersburg, FL September 8, 2009

I was prescribed Crestor for high cholestoral and told not to worry, side effects are rare. I began experiencing side effect symptoms (muscle weakness, stomach pain and more). I expressed concern to doctor but told can't be Crestor and to continue with prescription.

5 months ago I had a severe eruption of stomach and side pain, like appendicitis. Was sent for many expensive medical tests which showed nothing. Months later after no diagnosis and worsening pain I went to Nurse with highlighted crestor side effects and asked her to seriously consider the possibility.

Although again told highly unlikeley, the proper CPK level blood test was taken and discovered I had Rhobdomyolosyis. A severe side effect from Crestor. Skeletal muscle breakdown. Physically I had weak muscles, hip/joint pain which then developed into disableing stomach, side and back pain.

Could not function normally, scared to death, chronic pain, fear, anxiety and depression over undiagnosed syptoms. I missed a week's worth of work and paid for many doctor visits, CAT Scans and Ultra Sounds which were unlikely necessary if CPK level had been tested first.

Wayne of Seffner, FL November 11, 2008

Wayne of Seffner FL (11/11/08)
My doctor has prescribed about every statin product from Crestor to Vitorin and I strongly recommend everyone avoid them all. Change your diet.

I had such severe muscle problems and pain my doctor took me off all of them.That was six months ago and i am still on muscle relaxers just to maintain a normal lifestyle. The muscle damage is still a problem and i will never take a statin again.