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What Causes Muscle Ache While On Rosuvastatin?
I was taken off of Crestor and put on the generic rosuvastatin.. My doctor had tried me out on Lipitor but I experienced brain and muscle aches. He tried Crestor and no problem. Now my insurance put me on the generic Rosuvastatin and I was experiencing the same side effects.. What is in Lipitor and rosuvastatin that cause this?
Fri, 17 Aug 2018
Hello and welcome to 'Ask me Doctor' service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
both lipitor and generic rosuvastatin can cause muscle ache.
both are lipid lowering agents and causes myopathy as side effects.
so if you are severe side effects then ask physician to change over another group of lipid lowering drug.
Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Dr. Hiren
both lipitor and generic rosuvastatin can cause muscle ache.
both are lipid lowering agents and causes myopathy as side effects.
so if you are severe side effects then ask physician to change over another group of lipid lowering drug.
Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Dr. Hiren
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