The common side effects of Crestor are headache, dizziness, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, muscle pain, chest pain, peripheral oedema/swelling, depression, insomnia, rash, paraesthesia, asthenia, abnormal liver function test. These side effects are seen in early stage of treatment and usually resolve with continuation for long time. Crestor is the most effective medicine for treatment of high cholesterol level. Crestor will bring down LDL level which is bad cholesterol. Besides this, there are lifestyle and dietary changes which can bring down you cholesterol level. Advice 1. Continue Crestor as suggested 2. Do not stop any medicine without your doctor’s suggestion 3. Exercise – start workout in gym at least for half an hour for 4 – 5 days in a week regularly. Start with a balanced mix of cardio, weight training and flexibility exercises 4. Avoid eating high energy foods such as cakes, chocolates, chips etc. 5. Avoid alcohol and smoking 6. Increase consumption of high fiber diet such as wheat bread, dry date, and vegetables 7. Drink 3 – 4 liters of water daily 8. Chew the food properly to make it easily digestible 9. Avoid excess intake tea and coffee after meal 10. Avoid oily & spicy food 11. Investigation – lipid profile, blood sugar (F & PP) I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks