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Americans reportedly have a very high number of adults with high cholesterol levels, among nations in the world. One of the problems of high cholesterol is the impact on overall health. The condition exposes individuals to the risk of heart attack and stroke. National statistics reveal that, apart from the one third of American adults with high cholesterol, the number of patients seeking treatment for cholesterol related conditions is high, burdening the healthcare system. Various medications are typically prescribed for treating the condition, including statins, that are lipid lowering medications. Crestor is a branded formulation of Rosuvastatin, of the statin class of medications. Here is a look at Crestor side effects in men and effective methods to mitigate the effects.

How do statins work?

It is essential to know a little about the manner in which statins help to lower cholesterol levels. This will help grasp the reason and the manner in which the medication triggers possible undesirable effects. Crestor is prescribed for patients exposed to possible risk of myocardial infarction, in addition to the possible cardiovascular diseases and stroke arising out of high cholesterol levels. The medication works by restricting the production of cholesterol in the liver. Certain actions are responsible for the production of bad cholesterol, and inhibition of this lipid metabolism helps in reducing the amount of cholesterol produced in the liver.

Crestor is also one of the medications that are prescribed for patients, as treatment in the period following cardiovascular incidents. Tis is in addition to its prescription as preventive medication for cardiovascular events. Type 2 diabetes is considered as one of the conditions that may gradually progress to some form of cardiovascular disease. Crestor, as a statis is assessed to be safe when compared with other medications and is known to have a lesser side effect profile. This makes it a popular choice, and its effectiveness makes it a proven medication to deliver the desired outcomes. Bad cholesterol is effectively the low-density lipoproteins and very low-density lipoproteins. Statins help reduce the levels of bad cholesterol through an effective rate limiting mechanism.

What are the conditions that are treated with Crestor?

Statins, the class of medications to which Crestor belongs, is used for treating various conditions. For instance, statins are used for helping patients diagnosed with a condition known as dyslipidemia. This is a medical term for a lipoprotein metabolism disorder that causes an increase in the levels of low-density lipoproteins. The condition also causes an increase in triglyceride levels. The combined effect of the increase of trigylcerides and LDL can have an impact on health considerably. Tis will also have a negative impact on the levels of high-density lipoprotein in the blood, that is labelled as good cholesterol.

Patients diagnosed with the above condition are affected by the double impact of lowered HDL and increased LDL levels. Typically, individuals with the condition are advised to change lifestyle and dietary intake to help manage the condition. When lifestyle changes and weight management do not offer the desired outcomes or results, patients are prescribed statins to deal with the condition.

Other conditions that are treated or managed with the medication includes hypercholesterolemia wherein the patient ends up with high cholesterol levels.  Another condition that is treated with the medication is hypertriglyceridemia where the patient ends up with high levels of triglycerides. Commonly used for prevention of cardiovascular events as mentioned above, Crestor is prescribed as statins for congenital heart disease, patients diagnosed with heart valve disease apart from arteriosclerosis. All these conditions require timely medication and lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. Finally, Crestor is also prescribed for patients diagnosed with peripheral vascular system disorders, aorta related diseases, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. This is not an exhaustive list of the conditions treated with statins, but a broad overview of the types of conditions managed.

How to effectively deal with and mitigate Crestor side effects in men?

All medications come with the possibility of adverse or unwanted effects. This is primarily due to the mechanism of action of the medications that may have an impact on other functions in the body. The type of side effects and the duration of effects may differ from person to person. Some may experience more intense side effects while others may experience lesser effects, or for a shorter duration. It is also possible that many may not experience any side effects whatsoever from medications.

Here are simple effective methods that can help prevent possible unwanted effects. For instance, the medication which is available in tablet form is to be taken once every day. It can be consumed either with food or after food. Missed doses are a possibility and it is necessary to deal with missed doses in the right manner. In the event of a dose being missed, the patient can immediately consume the dose, but only if the next scheduled dose is more than twelve hours away. If the next scheduled dose is less than twelve hours, then it is necessary to skip the dose entirely and take the next dose as per the schedule. Crestor is available in dosages of 5 mg, 10, mg and 20 mg. Patients are typically prescribed an initial dose of 10 or 20 mg per day, with the maximum kept within 20 mg per day.

Compilation of possible undesirable effects of the medication

Certain undesirable effects are relatively common and are known to resolve naturally without the need for medication. Other effects may require some kind of treatment and this may depend either on the intensity of the effect or the persistent nature of the effect. For instance, patients may experience muscular pain, or there could be digestion related complications. Certain patients are known to experience challenges with mental focus, while others have reported an impact on their state of alertness. There are also possibilities of rare side effects. For instance, there is the possibility of damage to the liver from the medication; however, this is extremely rare and is known to affect only a very small number of patients. Statin use and its discontinuation has been studied in detail and the statistics help understand the effectiveness and the side effect profile. Only less than 2 percent of patients on statins have either discontinued or changed the medication midway, and this indicates the safety and efficacy of the medication.

Possible effects from the medication include myalgia, which is effectively pain in the muscles, apart from throbbing headache. There is also the possibility abdominal pain as a result of the medication. Another possibility that has been directly linked toe he effects of the medication include a dip in energy levels and overall weakness in the body.

Who should avoid Crestor?

In view of the possible effects from the medication on certain categories of users, the best option is to avoid the medication and choose a different line of treatment for individuals of the identified categories. For instance, as mentioned above, there is the possibility of rare effects on the liver that could result in damage. It is therefore necessary for individuals diagnosed with liver ailments to choose alternative therapies and treatments.  Pregnant women or mothers with suckling infants are also to choose different treatment options.  The medication may also have an impact on women who have conceived, as there is the possibility of an impact on the health of the fetus at some later stage. Women are therefore advised to consult specialists before continuing with the medication.

Other categories of patients who need to choose other medications as an alternative to Crestor or other Statins include patients with known liver or kidney ailments. Patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders and individuals addicted to alcohol also need to consult a specialist before taking the medication.

What symptoms may be indicative of the onset of side effects?

Certain side effects can be easily identified through symptoms. Depending on the type of symptoms, it may be necessary to take suitable preventive or remedial measures to mitigate and manage the undesirable effects. Sudden pain in the muscles in a patient on the medication is a clear indication of possible side effects. Similarly, a patient on the medication who experiences an abnormal loss of appetite should also consider it as a possible symptom.  Overall fatigue, or lower energy levels that are not lined to any exhaustion or physically exerting activities, when on the medication is also another symptom. Any unusual pain the abdomen (the upper portion), or discoloration of the urine are also other manifestations that indicate possible undesirable outcomes of the medication.  Jaundice or the symptoms of jaundice are linked to the effects of this class of medications due to the mechanism of action involving the liver.

What effects are to be treated seriously?

There are certain effects that need to be treated with increased levels of caution. For instance, rhabdomyolysis is a condition wherein the skeletal muscles break down; the medication can result in the condition. This effect though extremely rare is a possibility. If left untreated, the condition can cause severe damage to the kidneys as a result of release of proteins. It is therefore necessary to understand the symptoms and take suitable remedial measures.