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I have been on rosuvaststin since 10/2016 and I was put on warfrin at same time. I am having joint pain and weak muscles in my legs. I am 74 yrs old and a school bus driver. I am also on Diltizem for afib. Do you think my aches and pains could be from these drugs ?
MD Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
rosuvastatin and other statins are well-known for causing such symptoms. About 10% of patients will experience muscle-related side effects. If the symptoms are serious then stopping rosuvastatin and checking your creatine phosphokinase (CPK) would be...
I am taking ecosprin 75mg and rozavel 10 mg. Can I replace it with Rozavel A (which contains 10 mg Rosuvastain and 75 mg asprin)
MD Brief Answer:
Yes you may take it, and it will reduce the pill burden.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, the content of both is same and you may take rosavel A, as is contains both aspirin 75 mg (same at ecosprin) and rosuvastatin 10mg.
However important to note here is you should take Rosaval A at night...
what is the difference between rosuvastatin 20 mg & teva-rosuvastatin 20mg?
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MD Brief Answer:
Same drug but different manifacturers
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, they are different preparations to the same drug. they have similar active ingredients. this means they have the same action. only the manifacturer is different. I hope I answered your question . if you don't have any...
I INCREASED MY DOSE OF ROSUVASTATIN FROM 5MG TO 10 10 MG 4MONTHS BACK. LIPID PROFILE IS NOW ABSOLUTELY NORMAL. HOW EVER, I AM EXPEROENCING PAIN IN THE UPPER ARM & SHOULDER SINCE LAST 3 MONTHS & THIS IS LIMITING MY ABILITY TO RAISW & ROTATE THE SHOUDERS BECAUSE OF PAIN. I AM NOT ABLE TO SLEEP ON MY LEFT SHOULDER FOR NOT MORE THAN 5 MINUTES. IS THIS A SIDE EFFECT OF ROSUVASTATIN SINCE IT IS KNOWN TO CAUSE MUSCLE & JOINT PAIN?
MD What about your blood sugar levels? You seem to be suffering from frozen shoulder. The treatment is control of blood sugar and good physiotherapy. Even for myalgia you need to take physiotherapy.
I am taking 10 mg of rosuvastatin calcium. I am presently experiencing in the AM upon awakening muscle pain on left side in upper abdomen and down the leg. Have frequent urination and thirst. After drinking a glass of water the pain is relieved. I have been taking the above mentioned medication for approximately 6 months.
MD Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are experiencing is related to myalgia which may be caused by:
- Rheumatologic issues
- Rosuvastatin side effects.
If you were my patient I would recommend to stop...
For many years, I've been given Atorvastain Calcium 20Mg for daily med. Recently the Nurse Practitioner is directing me to "Rosuvastatin Calcium, 20 mg daily tablet. What if the purpose of a statin? Why the change?
Thanks! XXXX
MD Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that both these drugs (atorvastatin and rosuvastatin) belong to the same pharmacological class : statins.
Their main effect is to lower cholesterol...
So which medication can a doctor give you for a low chotestrol? And also a medication for artritis pains?
MD Brief Answer:
Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
For dyslipidemia there is a whole lot of drugs which can be prescribed but generally statins like rosuvastatin , atorvastatin are the drug of choice to initiate the therapy along with diet modifications ....
Is there a significant difference between Crestor and Rosuvastatin? I currently am on Crestor 40 mg which has helped me a lot. I have been on Lipator and Simavastatin but they did nothing for me. My new insurance company will not pay for my Crestor and want me to use the Generic.
MD Brief Answer:
Please refer to the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am
After going through the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that Crestor is the brand name and Rosuvastatin is the medicinal Salt which it contains.
So yes there is no difference....
Hi ,I have been prescribed RosuvasF 20 which I understand has Fenofibrate apart from Rosuvastatin.Can i replace this with Crestor 20 which i believe is only rosuvastatin,what purpose does Fenofibrate have.I am not comfortable with Ranbaxy products
MD Brief Answer:
Alternative brands of drug combination given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query.
Fenofibrate is particularly effective in lowering a bad cholesterol, called Triglyceride, in addition to lowering cholesterol. Combined with Rosuvastatin, the drug is very...
I have been takinG crestor for several years, 10 mg. it was changed to rosuvastatin calcium 2 mo. ago. I am having very bad muscle weakness, also take metropol 2 times a day 25 mg. If I get on floor I have to find something to pull up on. I AM 78 AND STILL WORK DAILY.
MD Brief Answer:
Crestor and Rosuvastatin are a group of drugs called statins
Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic, Crestor and Rosuvastatin are a group of drugs called statins as you may already know.
These lead to muscle involvement called myopathy as a side effect.
You can take Co...
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