Cholesterol & Atherosclerosis –
the Artery Connection

The Keys to Eating Right

If it seems like there's nothing but detours on the road to a healthier diet, we understand. And we want to help. Because making the right choices now can help you steer your cholesterol in the right direction. It may even be able to help you slow the buildup of arterial plaque, a serious, progressive disease known as atherosclerosis.

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If your cholesterol level is too high, your doctor or nutritionist may recommend the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) diet, developed by the National Institutes of Health.

The TLC diet is a low-saturated-fat, low-cholesterol eating plan that recommends that

Less than 7% of calories come from saturated fat
Dietary cholesterol be limited to less than 200 mg per day
You consume only enough calories to maintain a desirable weight and to avoid weight gain

If you follow these dietary guidelines and your cholesterol is not lowered enough, you can try increasing the amount of soluble fiber in your diet. Certain food products, such as cholesterol-lowering margarines and salad dressings, can be added to the TLC diet to boost its cholesterol-lowering power.

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The information on this Web site should not take the place of talking with your doctor or health care professional about how to manage and treat your cholesterol. If you have any questions about your cholesterol or how it may be contributing to the progression of atherosclerosis, or if you would like more information about CRESTOR, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Only you and your doctor can decide if CRESTOR is right for you.

Important safety information about CRESTOR
In adults, CRESTOR is prescribed along with diet for lowering high cholesterol. CRESTOR is also prescribed along with diet to slow the progression of atherosclerosis (the build up of plaque in arteries) as part of a treatment plan to lower cholesterol to goal. CRESTOR has not been determined to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, or strokes.

CRESTOR is not right for everyone, including anyone who has previously had an allergic reaction to CRESTOR, anyone with liver problems, or women who are nursing, pregnant, or who may become pregnant. Your doctor will do blood tests before and during treatment with CRESTOR to monitor your liver function. Unexplained muscle pain and weakness could be a sign of a rare but serious side effect and should be reported to your doctor right away. The 40 mg dose of CRESTOR is only for patients who do not reach goal on 20 mg. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are taking any medications. Side effects occur infrequently and include headache, muscle aches, abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea.

Please see full Prescribing Information for CRESTOR.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

CRESTOR was licensed by AstraZeneca from Shionogi & Co LTD, Osaka, Japan.

CRESTOR is a registered trademark and CRESTOR 360° is a trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.

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