Rosuvastatin — Nutrient Depletion & Health Patterns
Also known as: Rosuvastatin calcium (Crestor)
Drug Class: Statin (cholesterol medication)
High-potency statin that lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. One of the most effective statins available.
Nutrients That Rosuvastatin May Deplete
Long-term use of Rosuvastatin is associated with lower levels of the following nutrients based on peer-reviewed clinical research. WePattern surfaces these patterns from its clinical Knowledge Graph.
- CoQ10
- Vitamin K2
- Omega-3
Common Side Effects of Rosuvastatin
- Muscle pain
- Weakness
- Memory problems
- Liver damage
- Increased blood sugar
- Headache
Key Drug Interactions — Rosuvastatin
Rosuvastatin has 6 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Warfarin
- Cyclosporine
- Gemfibrozil
- Niacin
- Antacids
- Protease inhibitors
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rosuvastatin deplete nutrients?
Yes. Rosuvastatin has been associated with depletion of CoQ10, Vitamin K2, Omega-3 based on clinical research. WePattern maps these relationships from peer-reviewed sources.
What nutrients does Rosuvastatin deplete?
Rosuvastatin is associated with lower levels of: CoQ10, Vitamin K2, Omega-3. These depletions can develop over weeks to months of regular use.
What are the side effects of Rosuvastatin?
Common side effects associated with Rosuvastatin include: Muscle pain; Weakness; Memory problems; Liver damage; Increased blood sugar.