Reviewer: Oak345, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Gradually experienced joint and muscle paint. Could not stand the join pain and saw my doctor who recommended I stop taking Crestor to see if pain stops. After 2 days of not taking this statin I pleased to say its 80% improved. This statin may work for some but not for me.

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Gradually experienced joint and muscle paint. Could not stand the join pain and saw my doctor who recommended I stop taking Crestor to see if pain stops. After 2 days of not taking this statin I pleased to say its 80% improved. This statin may work for some but not for me.
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Reviewer: ChloeAmari, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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On advice of my physician I started to ease in with a half dose. Within a couple weeks of taking the full dose, I developed knee pain so severe there were times I couldn't walk. A cortisone shot brought only a few days relief. I failed to stop taking it immediately because due to easing in, I thought I was tolerating it. After stopping it the symptoms have mostly abated, but after two months s ... Show Full Comment

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On advice of my physician I started to ease in with a half dose. Within a couple weeks of taking the full dose, I developed knee pain so severe there were times I couldn't walk. A cortisone shot brought only a few days relief. I failed to stop taking it immediately because due to easing in, I thought I was tolerating it. After stopping it the symptoms have mostly abated, but after two months sometimes they recur without warning. I fear I may have permanent joint damage. I believe this is a dangerous drug and should be pulled from the market. Like many other patients, I have a doctor who is mostly unconcerned about side effects.
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Reviewer: OntheCouch, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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P.A. insisted I take it. I became so lethargic I barely had the energy to get off the couch and do what I had to do to function living alone. My friend suggested I stop it and I did. Within days I gained at least 50% additional energy and seem to have less muscle pain. If I die of high cholesterol, at least I'll feel like I was actually alive while living without it. Watch out for the side ... Show Full Comment

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P.A. insisted I take it. I became so lethargic I barely had the energy to get off the couch and do what I had to do to function living alone. My friend suggested I stop it and I did. Within days I gained at least 50% additional energy and seem to have less muscle pain. If I die of high cholesterol, at least I'll feel like I was actually alive while living without it. Watch out for the side effects!
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Reviewer: Katsala, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Have been on generic form of Crestor for a week and half and had to stop due to constant muscle pain in my legs. Same side effect occured a few years back when I tried a different statin.

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Have been on generic form of Crestor for a week and half and had to stop due to constant muscle pain in my legs. Same side effect occured a few years back when I tried a different statin.
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Reviewer: 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I have tolerated crestor really well. I'm sorry for all the people who have had bad experiences. That is truly awful. I have been very fortunate in my experience. My cardiologist prescribed this at 40mg/day due to high cholesterol and high lipoprotein-a. I plan to continue taking it at his direction indefinitely as this is really the only thing that can be done for my condition that hasn't ... Show Full Comment

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I have tolerated crestor really well. I'm sorry for all the people who have had bad experiences. That is truly awful. I have been very fortunate in my experience. My cardiologist prescribed this at 40mg/day due to high cholesterol and high lipoprotein-a. I plan to continue taking it at his direction indefinitely as this is really the only thing that can be done for my condition that hasn't already been tried. I am happy with crestor.
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