I had some fatigue and muscle aches on Lipitor, so my Cardiologist wanted me to give Crestor a try. Lipitor vs Crestor? (January 2019) In this article, we review new research showing that statins are associated with a potentially disabling autoimmune muscle disorder known as idiopathic inflammatory myositis, a rare disorder that is distinct from the much more common type of muscle injury seen with statins. Last year, rosuvastatin (Crestor) was the most prescribed brand name drug in the US, with 22.3 million prescriptions filled and $5.8bn (£3.9bn; €5.5bn) in sales.1 Worldwide 2013 sales were … ... JeffBoyce, October 7, 2019 10:38pm EST. ... We appreciate your review … ... Crestor … Thanks! Find user ratings and reviews for Crestor oral on WebMD including side effects and drug interactions, medication effectiveness, ease of use and satisfaction ... ©2005-2019 WebMD LLC. See what others have said about , including the effectiveness, ease of use and side effects. ... Posted 21 months ago (2/23/2019) … Lipitor (atorvastatin) improves your cholesterol levels and is a common first treatment for … received an overall rating of 6 out of 10 stars from 11 reviews. It's also available as a generic. Crestor (rosuvastatin) is one of the most effective statins to improve cholesterol. nghafner, October 8, 2019 9:46am EST. My experience switching from Lipitor to Crestor was quite different.