Precautions
Before taking rosuvastatin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, alcohol use.
Interactions
Some products that may interact with this drug include: “blood thinners” (such as warfarin), gemfibrozil.
Other medications can affect the removal of rosuvastatin from your body, which may affect how rosuvastatin works. Examples include ledipasvir, among others.
Do not take any red yeast rice products while you are taking rosuvastatin because some red yeast rice products may also contain a statin called lovastatin. Taking rosuvastatin and red yeast rice products together can increase your risk of serious muscle and liver problems.