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Atherosclerosis is the
progressive buildup of plaque in
arteries over time.
Talk to your doctor about high cholesterol and
the risk for plaque buildup in your arteries.
These three important facts may help start the conversation.
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Plaque buildup in arteries is a progressive disease called atherosclerosis that
can start in early adulthood
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High cholesterol, family history of early heart disease, diabetes, and
high blood pressure may play a role in the buildup of plaque
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CRESTOR® (rosuvastatin calcium), along with diet,
lowers bad cholesterol
and
raises the good. And CRESTOR is approved to slow the progression of
atherosclerosis in adults as part of a treatment plan to lower cholesterol to goal
Talk to your doctor - and find out if CRESTOR is right for you.
Important Safety Information about CRESTOR:
In adults, CRESTOR is prescribed along with diet for lowering high cholesterol. CRESTOR is also prescribed
along with diet to slow the progression of atherosclerosis (the buildup of plaque in arteries) as part of a
treatment plan to lower cholesterol to goal. CRESTOR has not been approved 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 with liver problems, or women who are nursing, pregnant, or who may become pregnant.
Your doctor will do blood tests before and during treatment with CRESTOR to monitor 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
-mg 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 medications. Side effects occur infrequently
and include headache, muscle aches, abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea.
Please read the important product information about CRESTOR on the adjacent page.
If you can't afford your medication, AstraZeneca may be able to help.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call
1
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800
-FDA-
1088
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