Crestat EZ

Crestat EZ – Double-Barrel Cholesterol Attack

What it tackles Crestat EZ combines two different cholesterol fighters – Rosuvastatin and Ezetimibe – to hit your high cholesterol from both sides. Doctors here prescribe it when single drugs aren’t getting the job done:

• Cholesterol levels that are still too high despite diet changes and single medications
• Multiple types of cholesterol problems happening at once
• Genetic high cholesterol that’s off the charts no matter what you do
• Preventing heart attacks and strokes in people with diabetes, high blood pressure, or other risk factors

One drug stops your liver from making cholesterol, the other blocks your gut from absorbing it from food. It’s like having two bouncers at the cholesterol party.

What’s in each pill

• The team: Rosuvastatin Calcium plus Ezetimibe
• How it works: Statin blocks cholesterol production, ezetimibe stops cholesterol absorption
• Form: Regular tablet you swallow

Don’t mess this up Only take what your doctor prescribed – no sharing, no guessing on doses. You’ll need blood tests every few months to check your liver, cholesterol levels, and make sure your muscles aren’t getting damaged. This is mandatory, not optional.

Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers absolutely cannot take this. If you’ve got liver problems, kidney disease, thyroid issues, or drink heavily, your doctor needs to keep a closer eye on you. This stuff interacts with blood thinners, some antiviral drugs, antifungals, and other cholesterol medicines.

And here’s what every doctor says but half the patients ignore – you still have to eat decent food, move your body, and quit smoking. These pills help, but they’re not permission to live like garbage.

What you’re signing up for Common side effects most people handle:

• Headaches, feeling dizzy
• Stomach upset, diarrhea, belly pain
• Muscles aching or feeling weak
• Being tired or sleeping poorly

Dangerous stuff that’s uncommon but real: severe muscle breakdown that can destroy your kidneys, liver damage, serious allergic reactions. If your muscles are screaming in pain, your urine turns dark, or you’re turning yellow, get emergency help immediately.

Reviewed by Dr. Arif Mahmood, Consultant Cardiologist

Crestat EZ is used when cholesterol stays high despite lifestyle changes or single medicines. It’s very effective at lowering LDL and reducing heart disease risk, but it’s not a substitute for healthy habits. If you develop muscle pain that doesn’t go away, call your doctor immediately. With proper monitoring and follow-up, it can help prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Disclaimer: This information is for awareness only. Always consult your doctor before starting or changing cholesterol medicines.