Is Crestor Bad for Kidney Stones?
Sometimes an individual's body produces too much calcium and is unable to properly absorb it or excrete it from the body. This can cause kidney stones. Some medications that contain calcium can cause this condition too, or make an existing kidney stone problem even worse. Crestor is one such medication.
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Crestor
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Crestor is a statin drug that is used to block too much cholesterol (fat) production in the body. Individuals who suffer from high cholesterol levels are at risk potentially for heart disease or hardening of arteries, which can cause strokes and heart attacks.
Crestor can reduce the "bad" cholesterol levels in the body while simultaneously raising the "good" ones. But Crestor has some drawbacks too, especially when it comes to the kidneys, according to Drugs.com.
Crestor Side Effects
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For all the good that Crestor can accomplish in reducing an individual's "bad" cholesterol levels, it isn't without side effects. These side effects can include the following, according to the online website Drugs.com: muscle tissue breakdown (skeletal)---which could lead to failure of the kidneys---difficulty breathing, hives, swelling, jaundice, muscle pain and chest pain.
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Crestor and Kidney Stones
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Since the active ingredient in Crestor is rosuvastatin calcium and one of the inactive ingredients is calcium phosphate, anyone with kidney disease (which can include a history of kidney stones), should advise his physician before beginning a prescription for Crestor, according to the Crestor website. This is because kidney stones are generally formed due to too much calcium (a crystal-forming mineral) and/or too much uric acid, according to the Mayo Clinic. And since Crestor's main ingredient is calcium, a physician will need to determine if Crestor is the right medication (and at what dosage) for those who already have a history of kidney problems.
Crestor, the Liver and Kidney Stones
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Four out of five kidney stones result from too much of a specific type of calcium: calcium oxalate. And calcium oxalate is produced mostly in the body's liver. Crestor packaging warns individuals who have liver disease (or liver complications) against Crestor use unless specifically approved by their physician.
Consideration
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While Crestor can potentially adversely impact the kidneys and the liver, it also can benefit those who suffer from kidney and liver problems. Only their physician can determine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
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