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What Causes Sore Nipples After Taking Crestor?

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Question : I have been taking 20 mg of cresto for a couple of months and I have noticed my right nipple is sore. What do you think
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
probably unrelated

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

gynecomastia is a potential side effect of rosuvastatin (crestor). Gynecomastia causes swelling of the breasts (in men) and perhaps tenderness. Besides that I can't find any relation to your symptom and since you're talking about the nipple only, I don't believe there is any connection.

I can't exclude a side effect (even an unreported one). The best thing you can do is to talk about it with your doctor. Your doctor should examine your breasts and notice problems that may be related to your symptom. If nothing can be found and the symptom started after starting the drug, then perhaps a connection can be established.

I hope you find my answer helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.

Kind Regards!
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What Causes Sore Nipples After Taking Crestor?

Brief Answer: probably unrelated Detailed Answer: Hello, gynecomastia is a potential side effect of rosuvastatin (crestor). Gynecomastia causes swelling of the breasts (in men) and perhaps tenderness. Besides that I can't find any relation to your symptom and since you're talking about the nipple only, I don't believe there is any connection. I can't exclude a side effect (even an unreported one). The best thing you can do is to talk about it with your doctor. Your doctor should examine your breasts and notice problems that may be related to your symptom. If nothing can be found and the symptom started after starting the drug, then perhaps a connection can be established. I hope you find my answer helpful! You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information. Kind Regards!