No, this is not possible. Rosuvastatin causes muscle pain as a side effect. This is very common with rosuvastatin. Both crestor and generic version cause this. But this is seen in early stage of treatment and will spontaneously resolve on continued use. 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 rosuvastatin as suggested 2. Take rosuvastatin at bed time 3. Do not stop any medicine without your doctor’s suggestion 4. 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 5. Avoid eating high energy foods such as cakes, chocolates, chips etc. 6. Avoid alcohol and smoking 7. Increase consumption of high fiber diet such as wheat bread, dry date, and vegetables 8. Drink 3 – 4 liters of water daily 9. Chew the food properly to make it easily digestible 10. Avoid excess intake tea and coffee after meal 11. Avoid oily & spicy food 12. Investigation – lipid profile, blood sugar (F & PP) I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks