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CREST syndrome
A condition in which there is chronic hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissue.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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Please describe the medication: Crestor (rosuvastatin)?
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How can i recognise geniune crestor (rosuvastatin) from fake crestor (rosuvastatin)?
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What is the best time to take crestor (rosuvastatin) 10 mg?
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I was just wondering the best time for Crestor (rosuvastatin)?
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A 63-year old male asked:
What ate the problems with stopping Crestor (rosuvastatin) 20 mg ?
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A 63-year old male asked:
Currently taking Crestor (rosuvastatin) 20mg and wish to stop; can I simply cease to take the meds?
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A 62-year old male asked:
Any problem splitting a 20 mg Crestor (rosuvastatin) to achieve a 10 mg daily dose? Cuts the cost in half.
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A 65-year old female asked:
I have been taking Crestor (rosuvastatin) fot several years, now have diabeites. will it go away if I quite taking crestor (rosuvastatin)?
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A 30-year old asked:
Any long term side effects of crestor (rosuvastatin)?
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How long do crestor (rosuvastatin) side effects last?
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A 41-year old asked:
Anyone had side effects taking crestor (rosuvastatin)?
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A 39-year old asked:
What's the difference between fnofibrate and crestor (rosuvastatin)?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is it a possibility to have trembling nerve twinges weakness from crestor (rosuvastatin)?
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A 55-year old female asked:
I'm taking Crestor (rosuvastatin) and my cholesterol readings are way below normal. My ratio is 2.1. I only take 10 mg daily. Is this okay?
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A 92-year old asked:
Side effects of taking too much Crestor (rosuvastatin) when starting to take it after 3 months of none? Took whole instead of half pill. Should I skip tomorrow?
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A 48-year old male asked:
Are statin drugs safe for long-term use? I take 5 mg. Crestor (rosuvastatin) 5 x week. It's keeping my numbers in check, but at what cost over time? 48 yr old male.
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A 36-year old asked:
Can I drink alcohol while on crestor (rosuvastatin)?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is it safe to take crestor and effexor (venlafaxine)?
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A 35-year old asked:
Crestor vs lipitor (atorvastatin). Is one better than the other?
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A 35-year old asked:
Atherosclerosis question? Is Crestor (rosuvastatin) best first drug?
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A 78-year old female asked:
Is pravastatin dosage of 80mg equal to a 5 mg dose of crestor (rosuvastatin)?
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A 50-year old female asked:
Are 88 and 188 very high levels for astt and a? i dont smoke and just switched from crestor to lipitor (atorvastatin)
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A 59-year old male asked:
I take cresstor once a day i mistook it for zofran i take once a day and took crestor (rosuvastatin) 3 pills a day for 2 days then i caught my i take crestor (rosuvastatin) once a day and zofran 2times a day will i be alright
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A 47-year old asked:
Could crestor (rosuvastatin) cause joint or back pain?
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A 59-year old female asked:
I was prescribed erythromycin 100mg for treatment of SIBO , but I also take Crestor (rosuvastatin) is that ok. ?
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A 61-year old male asked:
Burning or freezing feet, side effect of Crestor (rosuvastatin)?
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A 35-year old asked:
Do people take magnesium supplement with crestor (rosuvastatin)?
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A 59-year old female asked:
Is there a bad Interaction between garcinia cambogia and crestor (rosuvastatin)?
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A 60-year old asked:
is there any natural things to lower cholesterol ,currently oN crestor (rosuvastatin) and wirry about long term effects.?
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A 48-year old female asked:
I been taking the drug crestor (rosuvastatin) a statian for around a week now i been noticing my heart is racing its 5 mg should i stop it?
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