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Can Rosuvas Be Taken To Control Cholesterol After Knee Replacement?

i have been operated for total knee replacement ,i am diabetic, iwas advised to take rosuvas calcium for cholestoral controll in addition to ameryl 2mg twice and zita 100 once also volibo 0.3 mg twice.i am worried about side effects on joint pains due to rosuvas 10 also sleeep disorders .what course of action i should take to avoid these effects
Wed, 31 Aug 2016
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Hi,

You can start from low dose 5 mg and if you have no complaints for couple if days, can go for a normal dose. Statins have any adverse effects but actually they are less frequent that people are thought. So don't worry so much.

Take care

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Can Rosuvas Be Taken To Control Cholesterol After Knee Replacement?

Hi, You can start from low dose 5 mg and if you have no complaints for couple if days, can go for a normal dose. Statins have any adverse effects but actually they are less frequent that people are thought. So don t worry so much. Take care Come back if you have any further questions