Warnings


What may interact with ROSZET?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-herbal medicines like red yeast rice
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-alcohol
-antacids containing aluminum hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide
-birth control pills
-certain antibiotics like erythromycin and clarithromycin
-certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis like atazanavir, cobicistat, darunavir, elbasvir, elvitegravir, fosamprenavir, glecaprevir, grazoprevir, ledipasvir, pibrentasvir, ritonavir, velpatasvir, and voxilaprevir
-certain medicines for cholesterol like colsevelam, colestipol, cholestyramine, fenofibrate, fenofibric acid, gemfibrozil, and niacin
-certain medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole and itraconazole
-colchicine
-cyclosporine
-darolutamide
-digoxin
-grapefruit juice
-regorafenib
-rifampin
-supplements like black cohosh and St. John''s wort
-warfarin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take ROSZET?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-Asian descent
-diabetes (high blood sugar)
-drink more than 2 alcoholic drinks every day
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-muscle cramps, pain
-muscle injury
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to rosuvastatin, ezetimibe, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using ROSZET?

Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Tell your health care provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medicine may increase blood sugar. Ask your health care provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.
Your health care provider may tell you to stop taking this medicine if you develop muscle problems. If your muscle problems do not go away after stopping this medicine, contact your health care provider.
Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine. Women should inform their health care provider if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is potential for serious harm to an unborn child. Talk to your health care provider for more information.
If you are going to need surgery or other procedure, tell your health care provider that you are using this drug.
Taking this drug is only part of a total heart healthy program. Your health care provider may give you a special diet to follow. Avoid alcohol. Avoid smoking. Ask your health care provider how much you should exercise.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 to 77 degrees F). Keep this medicine in the original container. Get rid of any unused medicine after the expiration date.
To get rid of the medicines that are no longer needed or have expired:

-Take the medicine to a medicine take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medicine, check the label or package insert to see if the medicine should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your health care provider. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medicine out of the container. Mix the medicine with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.