Rosuvastatin Calcium (Crestor) Side Effects

Possible side effects of rosuvastatin are listed below. If these adverse effects are severe or still present after a few days, call your doctor for medical advice.

• Stomachache
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Sleep difficulties
• Muscle pain or joint pain
• Depression
• Forgetfulness
• Confusion

Rosuvastatin calcium can also cause more serious adverse reactions. Stop taking rosuvastatin and call your doctor right away or seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Muscle problems such as unexplained muscle pain or weakness (these symptoms may continue even after you stop taking rosuvastatin)
• Fever 
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Dark urine or decreased amount of urine
• Chest pain
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Hoarseness
• Flu-like symptoms
• Right upper abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Allergic reactions with skin rash, hives, itching
• Swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, hands, lower legs, ankles, or feet 

The above list may not include all the possible side effects of rosuvastatin calcium. Tell your health care professional if the side effects are unusual or severe or they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Rosuvastatin calcium Overdose: In case of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention. Contact your doctor or the national poison control center on 1-800-222-1222. If a person has trouble breathing, cannot be awakened, or has had a seizure, call 911. 

Source: FDA