What it's used for
Rosuvastatin tablets are used alongside diet to treat adult patients with hypertriglyceridemia, primary dysbetalipoproteinemia, and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
Tablets can be taken with or without food at any time of day, with a dose range of 5 to 40 mg once daily.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Common side effects
The most frequent side effects include headache, muscle pain, abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea.
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Related medications
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