Crestor

High cholesterol can lead to serious health conditions such as angina, coronary heart disease or atherosclerosis. However, you can lower your cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of any complications by taking medication and altering your lifestyle to include a balanced diet and regular exercise.

Some patients who are suffering from conditions which may cause high blood pressure, such as diabetes or coronary heart disease, may also be prescribed Crestor in order to limit the chances of a heart attack or stroke.

Although there are no symptoms of high cholesterol, it can be extremely dangerous if left untreated. Cholesterol is created naturally in the body and is a necessary part of cells, however if the levels of “bad” cholesterol, or low-density lipoprotein (LDL), are too high the walls of the arteries can narrow, causing heart failure. Crestor works by limiting the body's ability to create LDL and helping to remove it from the blood.

If you need to reduce your cholesterol levels or are at risk of a heart condition, you should be able to safely buy Crestor, as long as you are not pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are allergic to any of its active ingredients you should also choose a different medication.

The highest dosage of Crestor (40mg) should not be taken by anyone who consumes large quantities of alcohol or who is under 18.

During your consultation you will be asked to reveal any medical information including ongoing or past conditions, as well as any other medication you are currently taking. This is important as Crestor is not the most effective medication for every patient and it will help the doctor establish your needs.

You can buy Crestor in doses of 5mg, 10mg, 20mg and 40mg. Your doctor will usually prescribe the lowest dosage initially to make sure that you do not suffer from an allergic reaction or side effects to its ingredients.

The medication should be taken once a day and never a higher dose than that which has been prescribed. It should not be taken with any type of grapefruit as the two substances do not work well when ingested together. It will be most effective if taken in conjunction with lifestyle changes such as a low-fat diet and regular exercise. It is important to have regular cholesterol tests to monitor your progress.

As with all prescription medication, Crestor can sometimes cause side effects such as headaches, muscle pains, nausea or dizziness; although these are usually mild and pass once your body adjusts to the medication.

Some people may experience allergic reactions to Crestor, although they are extremely rare. If you experience swelling or itching of the skin, or difficulty breathing after taking the medication, consult with a doctor as you may be allergic to its active ingredient.

Yes. You can buy Crestor at euroClinix in order to reduce cholesterol levels after you fill in an online consultation to be reviewed by one of our doctors. If your order is approved you will then be issued a prescription and one of our registered pharmacies will dispatch the medication to you within 24 hours at no extra cost.

Please note that the manufacturer of Crestor may differ from that shown on the image above, but the ingredients, benefits and possible side effects of the medication will be the same.