Trusted Prescription Drug Information

• Crestor blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body.
• Crestor is used to reduce the amounts of LDL (bad) cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides (another type of fat), and apolipoprotein B (a protein needed to make cholesterol) in the blood. It also increases the level of HDL (good) cholesterol in the blood. These actions are important in reducing the risk of atherosclerosis (fatty deposits in the arteries), which can lead to heart attack, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.
• Crestor may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.