Allergic reactions: Difficulty in breathing, with or without swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat; Swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing; Severe itching of the skin (with raised lumps).
Any unusual aches or pains in the muscles which go on for longer than might expected: Stop taking Rosuvastatin 10 mg or 20 mg Film-Coated Tablet and talk to the doctor immediately. It may be more common in children and adolescents than in adults.
Common possible side effects (these may affect between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 patients): Headache; Stomach pain; Constipation; Feeling sick; Muscle pain; Feeling weak; Dizziness; An increase in the amount of protein in the urine (This usually returns to normal on its own without having to stop taking Rosuvastatin 10 mg or 20 mg Film-Coated Tablet); Diabetes (This is more likely if the patient has high levels of sugars and fats in the blood, are overweight and have high blood pressure. The doctor will monitor while the patient is taking this medicine).
Uncommon possible side effects (these may affect between 1 in 100 and 1 in 1,000 patients): Rash, itching or other skin reactions; An increase in the amount of protein in the urine. (This usually returns to normal on its own without having to stop taking Rosuvastatin 10 mg or 20 mg Film-Coated Tablet).
Rare possible side effects (These may affect between 1 in 1,000 and 1 in 10,000 patients): Severe allergic reaction (signs include swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat, difficulty in swallowing and breathing, a severe itching of the skin (with raised lumps). If the patient thinks of having an allergic reaction, then stop taking Rosuvastatin 10 mg or 20 mg Film-Coated Tablet and seek medical help immediately); Muscle damage in adults (as a precaution, stop taking Rosuvastatin 10 mg or 20 mg Film-Coated Tablet and talk to the doctor immediately if the patient is having any unusual aches or pains in the muscles which go on for longer than expected); A severe stomach pain (inflamed pancreas); Increase in liver enzymes in blood.
Very rare possible side effects (these may affect less than 1 in 10,000 patients): Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes); Hepatitis (an inflamed liver); Traces of blood in the urine; Damage to the nerves of legs and arms (such as numbness); Joint pain; Memory loss; Breast enlargement in men (gynecomastia).
Side effects of unknown frequency may include: Diarrhea (loose stools); Stevens-Johnson syndrome (serious blistering condition of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals); Cough; Shortness of breath; Edema (swelling); Sleep disturbances, including insomnia and nightmares; Sexual difficulties; Depression; Breathing problems, including persistent cough and/or shortness of breath or fever; Tendon injury; Muscle weakness that is constant.