Better Homes And Gardens 2009 02, page 200 read online

Atherosclerosis is

the progressive buildup

of plaque in arteries"

over time.

If you have high cholesterol,

itrs time to get smart

about plague buildup.

IS SOMETHING BUILDING

IN YOUR ARTERIES?

Get a FREE Take Action Kit with information

and tips about cholesterol, plaque buildup,

and healthy living. Call 800-2-CREST0R

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While you've been building your life, plaque may have been building in your

arteries. It's a progressive disease called atherosclerosis (also called "athero")

tha t can start in early adulthood. If you have high cholesterol, athero is

som ething you may need to be concerned about. O ther health factors, such

as fam ily history of early heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure

may also play a role in the progression of athero. So it's im portant to talk

to your doctor about athero. Our free Take Action Kit can help you prepare.

It explains how high cholesterol can play a role in the form ation of plaque

buildup, and offers healthy lifestyle tips. It also includes a 30-day free trial

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Im portant Safety Information

about CRESTOR

In adults, CRESTOR is prescribed

along w ith diet fo r lowering high

cholesterol. CRESTOR is also

prescribed along w ith diet to slow

the progression of atherosclerosis

(the buildup of plaque in arteries)

as part of a treatm ent plan to lower

cholesterol to goal. CRESTOR has

not been determ ined to prevent

heart disease, heart attacks,

or strokes.

CRESTOR is not right for everyone,

including anyone who has previously

had an allergic reaction to CRESTOR,

anyone w ith liver problem s, or

wom en who are nursing, pregnant,

or who may become pregnant.

Your do ctor will do blood tests

before and during tre a tm e n t w ith

CRESTOR to m onitor your liver

function. Unexplained muscle pain

and weakness could be a sign of

a rare but serious side effect and

should be reported to your doctor

right away. The 40-m g dose of

CRESTOR is only for patients who

do not reach goal on 20 mg.

Be sure to tell your doctor if you

are taking any m edications. Side

effects occur infrequently and

include headache, muscle aches,

abdom inal pain, weakness,

and nausea.

Please read the Im portant product

inform ation about CRESTOR on

the adjacent page.

You are encouraged to report

negative side effects of prescription

drugs to the FDA.

Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch,

or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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