The dosage of Crestor needs to be individualized but initially should start at 10-20 mg/day (Asian/pediatric patients: 5 mg/day) and be guided by the results of cholesterol tests taken 2 to 4 weeks later
Crestor is a lot more potent
You're correct — a 20-mg dose of rosuvastatin is considered high-intensity statin therapy
At the 80 mg dose for several weeks and months, there is a slightly higher risk of serious side effects, so the maximum recommended dose is 40 mg daily
Compare the side effects and cost of these drugs to find out which one is better
5mg, 10mg, 20 mg, 40 mg: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg: Dosage: 5-10 mg once daily: The recommended starting dose of Lipitor is 10 or 20 mg once daily: Time Lapse: Up to four weeks: Up to four weeks with coronary artery disease
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