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Compare Crestor  vs Zetia
Uses of Crestor |
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| | Crestor is also known by the generic name Rosuvastatin
USES:
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks.
In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details.
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Uses of Zetia |
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| | Zetia is also known by the generic name Ezetimibe
USES:
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as "statins" or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks.
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Crestor and Zetia Have 8 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Crestor and Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Crestor and Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Crestor and Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Crestor and Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Crestor and Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Crestor and Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Crestor and Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Crestor and Zetia. |
Crestor Has 9 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zetia |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Muscle Inflammation - Myositis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Elevation of Proteins in the Urine - Proteinuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. |
Zetia Has 9 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Crestor |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Flu-Like Symptoms is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Gallstones - Biliary Calculus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Gallbladder - Cholecystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. |
Crestor and Zetia Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common |
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Crestor Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zetia |
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| | Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Crestor but not Zetia. |
Zetia Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zetia |
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| | Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia but not Crestor. |
Crestor and Zetia Treat 6 Conditions in Common |
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| | Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level - Mixed Hyperlipidemia is treated by both Crestor and Zetia. Heterozygous High Cholesterol - Heterozygous Hypercholesterolemia is treated by both Crestor and Zetia. A Type of Inherited High Blood Cholesterol Disorder - Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia is treated by both Crestor and Zetia. High Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia is treated by both Crestor and Zetia. |
Crestor has 15 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Crestor.
Crestor Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Crestor.
Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Crestor.
Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Crestor.
Pregnancy is a contraindication of Crestor.
Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Crestor.
Relative Contraindications
Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Crestor.
Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Crestor.
Hemorrhagic Stroke - Stroke caused by Bleeding in the Brain is a contraindication of Crestor.
Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Crestor.
Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Crestor.
Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Crestor.
Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Crestor.
Contraindication Warnings
Hematuria - Bloody Urine is a contraindication of Crestor.
Proteinuria - Elevation of Proteins in the Urine is a contraindication of Crestor.
Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Crestor. |
Zetia has 6 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zetia.
Zetia Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications
Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Zetia.
Relative Contraindications
Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Zetia.
Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Zetia.
Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Zetia.
Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Zetia.
Contraindication Warnings
Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Zetia. |
Crestor - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Zetia - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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