Is rosuvastatin the same as Crestor?
Crestor is a brand name. Rosuvastatin is the generic (active) drug in Crestor. So rosuvastatin and Crestor are the same medication when the product contains rosuvastatin at the same strength.[1]
Are there any differences between Crestor and generic rosuvastatin?
They both contain the same active ingredient (rosuvastatin), but brand vs. generic products can differ in non-medicinal components such as fillers, dyes, and tablet coatings. Those differences usually do not change the drug’s cholesterol-lowering effect, because the active ingredient is the same.[1]
Do the strengths match?
They should. Crestor is sold in multiple doses (for example, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg). Generic rosuvastatin products come in the same dose strengths, so “Crestor 20 mg” and “rosuvastatin 20 mg” generally correspond to the same dose of the active drug.[1]
Can you switch from Crestor to rosuvastatin without changing results?
Often yes, because they use the same active ingredient. Still, switching can be worth discussing with a clinician or pharmacist, especially if you’ve had side effects, are taking other cholesterol medicines, or have kidney/liver conditions. The key is to match the dose (mg) of rosuvastatin.
Source
[1] DrugPatentWatch.com – Rosuvastatin/brand information (Crestor) https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/