Compare Trilipix vs. Crestor

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Lowers cholesterol.

Trilipix is good for lowering triglycerides (fats), but it's not as good as statins for improving cholesterol and cardiovascular disease risk.

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2.9/ 5 average rating with 68 reviewsforTrilipix

Lowers cholesterol.

Crestor (rosuvastatin) is one of the most effective statins to improve cholesterol. It's also available as a generic.

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3.7/ 5 average rating with 751 reviewsforCrestor

Upsides

Lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (fats) and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL) in people who have trouble doing this through diet and exercise.
Good medicine for lowering triglycerides.

It's a good first choice medicine for lowering cholesterol levels when diet and exercise aren't enough.
Slows down the buildup of fatty deposits in your blood vessels, otherwise known as a hardening of the arteries.
In clinical studies, Crestor (rosuvastatin) has the strongest effect on lowering "bad" cholesterol compared to other statins.
Can lower your risk of heart attack, stroke, and death, particularly if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, or a history of smoking.
Available as a generic drug.

Downsides

In clinical studies, Trilipix hasn't lowered cholesterol or the risk of heart attack and stroke better than statins.
Different forms and strengths of this medication can't be substituted for each other.

You're more likely to have side effects if you're a female, are 65 years or older, drink alcohol every day, or take more than one medicine for cholesterol.
People with liver disease, kidney disease, or diabetes are also more likely to have side effects from Crestor (rosuvastatin).
Crestor (rosuvastatin) isn't safe to use if you're pregnant since it can hurt the fetus.

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