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Since the 2003 launch of Crestor, the cholesterol lowering drug made by the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, the drug has been the focus of criticism and controversy concerning its side effects. The original application filed with the FDA in 2001 was delayed because of reports of kidney damage and other health concerns during clinical trials. The drug was approved in 2003, but only up to 40 milligrams.

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It has been reported that the drug’s most severe side effect is a potentially life-threatening condition called rhabdomyolysis, a disease which destroys muscle tissue. After the tissue is destroyed muscle proteins build up in the kidneys and can cause kidney failure or damage. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration), however, determined in 2005 that that there is not enough evidence to conclude that kidney damage is a direct result of Crestor therapy.

In 2007 the FDA issued a Mid Watch warning reporting that Crestor had also been linked to liver enzyme abnormalities and to adverse effects in nursing infants whose mothers take Crestor.

Other Crestor side effects are less severe:

• Body aches
  
• Congestion
  
• Cough
  
• Dry, sore throat
  
• Voice changes
  
• Trouble swallowing
  
• Runny nose
  
• Back or chest pain
  
• Indigestion
  

If these side effects persist while taking Crestor, contact your health care professional.

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