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Does Crestor Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Could taking Crestor make you have carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms? Before taking Crestor I felt great now my body aches, muscles ache, no energy My doctor is taking me off them however I wonder if what I thought was carpal yunnel might be side effect from this medication.
Fri, 25 Aug 2017
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Yes, crestor is known to cause vague aches & pains in the joints & muscles of the body. But you didn't tell me why you were advised Crestor? What is your age, sex or levels of Lipid profile. Carpel tunnel syndrome is not caused by it. If the LDL or Triglyceride level is not very high, crestor can be stopped or the dose reduced. But it depends on the level of cholesterol.
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Does Crestor Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Yes, crestor is known to cause vague aches & pains in the joints & muscles of the body. But you didn t tell me why you were advised Crestor? What is your age, sex or levels of Lipid profile. Carpel tunnel syndrome is not caused by it. If the LDL or Triglyceride level is not very high, crestor can be stopped or the dose reduced. But it depends on the level of cholesterol.