Sign in

or Register now

CholesterolNetwork.com

    See all of our health sites at www.HealthCentral.com
    Friday, October, 23, 2009

    Crestor Danger

    Crestor cuts risk of vein blood clots by 43 percent: study

    March 29, 2009
    A new large study has found that the cholesterol-lowering drug Crestor cuts the risk of dangerous blood clots in the veins by 43 percent. This clotting, called venous thrombosis, is very common, and it can be disabling and even fatal. Researchers say this is the first study to show that a statin can be used to prevent these clots. The study, which involved more than 17,800 patients, also found that Crestor dramatically cut deaths, heart attacks, and strokes in patients with healthy cholesterol l... Read more »
    Sc_promo_man
    Related Pages

    View all »

    Expert & Community Posts

    7986_5388
    The JUPITER Study: Should everybody take Crestor?
    By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

    ...reduction in heart attacks with the cholesterol drug, Crestor®. The study has received gushing... Read more »

    23153
    Cholesterol-Lowering Medications Cause Pain
    By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

    ...you are taking a cholesterol-lower medication like Crestor or Lipitor. Now, raise your left hand... Read more »

    59_4253
    Hypertriglyceridemia: Drug Treatment
    By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

    ...TGs. Statins such as lipitor, zocor, pravachol, crestor, and mevacor are some of the most... Read more »

    9876_1345
    The Dos and Don'ts of Taking Prescription Cholesterol Medication
    By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

    What is the best way to take my pills?   This question is at the root of more confusion than any... Read more »

    Go to Posts »

    Health Guide

    Coronary Artery Disease: Highlights
    ...suggests a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study found that rosuvastatin (Crestor) reduced fatty build-up in clogged arteries. Future research will determine if other... Read more »
    High Cholesterol: Highlights
    ...suggests a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study found that rosuvastatin (Crestor) not only significantly reduces LDL levels but also lowers fatty build-up in clogged... Read more »
    Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Medications
    ...pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor), and rosuvastatin (Crestor). A major analysis of over 200 studies found that statins reduced the risk for... Read more »
    Cholesterol Treatment and Drugs
    ...progression of atherosclerosis.An important 2006 study found that aggressive treatment with rosuvastatin (Crestor):Helped lower LDL to below guideline levelsModerately increased HDL levelsReduced... Read more »
    Coronary Artery Disease: Other Medications
    ...pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor), and rosuvastatin (Crestor). A major analysis of over 200 studies found that statins reduced the risk for... Read more »

    Medications

    Znc07511_105801_5
    Crestor Drug Images

    Rosuvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as a "statin." It... Read more »

    Znc07511_105801_5
    Crestor Drug Interactions

    Rosuvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as a "statin." It is... Read more »

    Znc07511_105801_5
    Crestor Precautions and Side Effects

    Rosuvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as a "statin." It is... Read more »

    Znc07511_105801_5
    Crestor Uses and How to Use

    Rosuvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as a "statin." It... Read more »

    Znc07511_105801_5
    Crestor Dosage and Storage

    Rosuvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as a "statin." It is... Read more »

    View all commonly prescribed Medications »

    Related News

    Price watch: Crestor
    October 02, 2008

    A comparison of current prices for Crestor via online pharmacies. Read summary »

    Price check: Crestor 40 mg
    October 02, 2008

    A comparison of current prices for Crestor via online drug distributors. Read summary »

    Free trial: Crestor 5 mg and 10 mg
    October 02, 2008

    AstraZeneca is offering a voucher for a free 15-day trial of Crestor. Restrictions apply. Read summary »

    Study: Vytorin more effective than Crestor alone
    October 02, 2008

    A new study at Rush University Medical Center has found that Vytorin is better at lowering LDL ("bad") cholesterol than Crestor. Vytorin, a... Read summary »

    High doses of Crestor may reverse heart disease
    October 02, 2008

    A study by Cleveland Clinic researchers has found that two-thirds of patients taking the maximum dose of Crestor experienced a reduction in arterial... Read summary »

    Go to News »
    Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.
    Non-Profit Affiliates:
    • Sister to Sister
    • SVS Logo
    Featuring Content From:
    • Harvard Health Publications
    • A.D.A.M.
    • Thomson PDR
    • Ivanhoe Broadcast News

    By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on CholesterolNetwork.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.

    This website is accredited by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify.We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
    • TRUSTe Certified Privacy
    • Health Care Standard of Excellence
    • FREDDIE International Health and Medical Media Award Finalist