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Does Crestor Cause Weight Gain And Breathing Difficulty?

I started taking A generic Crestor 3 days ago. I have been experiencing a weight gain of 5 lbs. I am also feeling nauseous and am having difficulty breathing I have a headache and am not passing much urine despite taking fluid pills. Could this be causing any of this so soon?
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Crestor increase weight and blood sugar levels.
This medication can also cause breathing difficulty.These side effects usually go away on its own.
If the symptoms continue I suggest you to consult your doctor for an alternative medication.

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Does Crestor Cause Weight Gain And Breathing Difficulty?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Crestor increase weight and blood sugar levels. This medication can also cause breathing difficulty.These side effects usually go away on its own. If the symptoms continue I suggest you to consult your doctor for an alternative medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.