Crestor and Malabsorption - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Malabsorption is reported as a side effect among people who take Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Benicar, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Malabsorption when taking Crestor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 143,349 people who have side effects when taking Crestor from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Crestor?

Crestor has active ingredients of rosuvastatin calcium. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 149,733 Crestor users. Check the latest studies of Crestor.

What is Malabsorption?

Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract) is found to be associated with 750 drugs and 1,080 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Malabsorption.

On Oct, 20, 2025

143,349 people reported to have side effects when taking Crestor.
Among them, 109 people (0.08%) have Malabsorption.

Among these 109 people:

How long have people been on Crestor when they have Malabsorption? *

What is the gender of people who have Malabsorption when taking Crestor? *

female: 48.15 %
male: 51.85 %

What is the age of people who have Malabsorption when taking Crestor? *

What are other drugs people take besides Crestor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Malabsorption? *

Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 28 people, 25.69%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 20 people, 18.35%
Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 19 people, 17.43%
Constipation: 17 people, 15.60%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 17 people, 15.60%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 15 people, 13.76%
Dizziness: 13 people, 11.93%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 11 people, 10.09%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 10 people, 9.17%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 10 people, 9.17%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 85 people, 77.98%
Diabetes: 12 people, 11.01%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 11 people, 10.09%
Depression: 10 people, 9.17%
Pain: 8 people, 7.34%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 7 people, 6.42%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 5.50%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 4.59%
Asthma: 5 people, 4.59%
Cardiac Disorder: 4 people, 3.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Common drugs associated with Malabsorption:

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Common conditions associated with Malabsorption:

High blood pressure: 2,367 reports
Regional enteritis: 330 reports
Pain: 250 reports
Alternative medicine - pain relief: 248 reports
Acid reflux: 234 reports
High blood cholesterol and triglycerides: 220 reports
Depression: 216 reports
Acupuncture and pain: 201 reports
Osteoporosis: 193 reports
Diabetes: 190 reports

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on rosuvastatin calcium (the active ingredients of Crestor) and Crestor (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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