Rosuvastatin also known by its market name of Crestor is a drug that will only prove to be effective if it's taken with the right diet and the right precautions. Crestor usage and a good healthy diet go hand in hand. This drug when taken with the proper diet and does will reduce the bad cholesterol and fats level also known as triglycerides in the blood. It also increases the content of good cholesterol also known as high density liprotein. Bad cholesterol level is the ultimate key of all fatal heart diseases such as coronary heart diseases, heart strokes and high blood pressure. It also causes diabetes and increases the risk of heart attacks. This drug which belongs to a group of drugs called statins reduces the density of fatty acids in the body which are created by the liver.

It is highly important that you adopt a very healthy diet while you consume this drug with no cholesterol carrying food and a daily routine of exercise. Also you should not consume any kind of alcohol, smoke or the drug will be ineffective for you to perform its functions. You must follow guideline given on the prescription very strictly. If you need any more information on the Crestor Usage then you should consult your doctor.

Instructions to use Crestor

You cannot and shouldn't take this drug without your doctor's prescription. Misuse of this drug can be very damaging and without the right knowledge of its uses and side effects you can really damage your health. Therefore clearly read the instructions on the prescription before you start taking it. Also, don't ever miss out on taking the Patient Information Leaflet available at the pharmacy whenever you go to get your refill.

Although you can take this drug without food, it is much preferred and advised that you take it with food so that it helps down the ingestion of the drug. Also, the taste of this drug is really strong and bitter. Your doctor will write you the doses depending on your age, condition, symptoms, medical history. People of Chinese descents have to practice extra caution while using this drug due to low tolerance and high sensitivity.

If you happen to use any antacids containing any amount of aluminum, magnesium then be certain that you consume them at least two hours after you have taken Crestor because they absorb this drug making its function obsolete. Also, if you consume any supplements, multivitamins, herbal medicines, then you should give its complete list and history to your doctor. Some of the drugs may react with Crestor Usage and cause weird reactions and interactions in your system.