Drug Information on Crestor (rosuvastatin) includes drug pictures, side effects, drug interactions, directions for use, symptoms of overdose, and what to avoid. Generic for Crestor* (Rosuvastatin) is a cholesterol-lowering medication, which is a generic alternative to Rosuvastatin. We supply it in the dosages of 5mg, 10mg, 20mg and 40mg. Take Crestor exactly as your doctor tells you to take it. Take Crestor, by mouth, 1 time each day. Swallow the tablet whole. Crestor can be taken at any time of day, with or without food. Crestor is contraindicated: - in patients with hypersensitivity to rosuvastatin or to any of the excipients. - in patients with active liver disease including unexplained, persistent elevations of serum transaminases and any serum transaminase elevation exceeding 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN). Slo-Niacin (niacin) for : Can't tolerate Niacin (flush) try Niacinamide, It is as effective for schizophrenia and depression! My Son weaned off Abilify/Lorazepam using Niacinamide 3,000 mg a day, all after 2 weeks! 1 HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION These highlights do not include all the information needed to use CRESTOR safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) is a statin drug, that works by slowing the production of cholesterol by the body, used to lower cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in the blood and is used to reduce the chances of developing problems like heart disease and strokes that can be caused, in part, by high cholesterol levels. Rosuvastatin, sold under the trade name Crestor among others, is a statin medication, used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treat abnormal lipids. It is recommended to be used together with dietary changes, exercise, and weight loss. It is taken by mouth. Crestor (rosuvastatin) belongs to a a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins. Rosuvastatin reduces levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). It is generally recommended to start with a low niacin dosage and increase it gradually (known as titration). Titration schedules will vary depending on the specific niacin product, how you respond to the vitamin, and what condition is being treated.