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Is Rosuvastatin The Same As Crestor?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Mar 2017
Question: Is resuvastatin exactly the same as Crestor.I have had no side effects with Crestor, but as soon as I started to take resuvastatin I have a bad headache and stomach problems. YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
On paper, they are exactly the same!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

They are exactly the same. However, crestor being a brand name would benefit from better equipment, processes, packaging, etc. than the generic rosuvastatin. This explains why there is a huge difference in the experience. If you are able to continue paying crestor, I will rather recommend that than change it.

I hope this helps. I wish you well.
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Is Rosuvastatin The Same As Crestor?

Brief Answer: On paper, they are exactly the same! Detailed Answer: Hi, They are exactly the same. However, crestor being a brand name would benefit from better equipment, processes, packaging, etc. than the generic rosuvastatin. This explains why there is a huge difference in the experience. If you are able to continue paying crestor, I will rather recommend that than change it. I hope this helps. I wish you well.