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Does Nasal Congestion Caused By Crestor Intake Dissipate Over Time?

Hello,I have been prescribed Crestor 5mg Cholesterol Medication and i have noticed a side effect with nasal congestion which i cannot break up excess phlem stuck in throat.It feels like someone is choking me at night in bed and is causing me sleeping problems with breathing and uncomfortable Does this side effect go away in 2-3 weeks and will my body eventually accept it and will these side effects eventually dissapate over time
Mon, 8 Oct 2018
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Hello,

Also check for upper respiratory tract infection or viral fever may also cause these symptoms. Use water vapor inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day for five days.Use tablet Levocetrizine twice a day for five days.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist

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Does Nasal Congestion Caused By Crestor Intake Dissipate Over Time?

Hello, Also check for upper respiratory tract infection or viral fever may also cause these symptoms. Use water vapor inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day for five days.Use tablet Levocetrizine twice a day for five days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist