Important Safety Information about CRESTOR

In adults, CRESTOR is prescribed along with diet for lowering high
cholesterol. CRESTOR is also prescribed along with diet to slow the
progression of atherosclerosis (the buildup of plaque in arteries) as part of
a treatment plan to lower cholesterol to goal. CRESTOR has not been approved
to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, or strokes.

CRESTOR is not right for everyone, including anyone who has previously had an
allergic reaction to CRESTOR, anyone with liver problems, or women who are
nursing, pregnant, or who may become pregnant. Your doctor will do blood
tests before and during treatment with CRESTOR to monitor your liver function.
Unexplained muscle pain and weakness could be a sign of a rare but serious
side effect and should be reported to your doctor right away. The 40-mg dose
of CRESTOR is only for patients who do not reach goal on 20 mg. Be sure to
tell your doctor if you are taking any medications. Side effects occur
infrequently and include headache, muscle aches, abdominal pain, weakness,
and nausea.
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I don't know about Crestor, but what I suspect they mean is that it is not
scored.

I too have been splitting Lipitor for many years, but I only manage to cut
them in half. Don't you end up with some little pieces when you try for
quarters?

Unless you are having some symptoms with Lipitor you might wish to consider
holding off on Crestor for a bit. It has not been around for nearly as long
and it is possible that side effects could emerge.

Bill

I've been splitting 80 mg. Lipitor into 20 mgs for years.  Saves a lot of
money.

Crestor seems less expensive but I noted at least one webRx says "Crestor
cannot be split."

Is that true?  Why?

Ideally I would buy the 40mg and split to 10 mg or is that not physicaly
possible?  How large are the 20 mg and 40 mg tablets?

Thank you.