An increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) occurs in some HAART users, in part because this therapy can increase levels of fatty substances (lipids) in the blood. But other, more traditional risk factors include the following:

Q: What is Crestor?
A: Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) is a statin drug, a medicine that lowers “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides, and raises “good” cholesterol in the blood. Crestor is made by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, and was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2003.

Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) received final approval for use in the United States in August, 2003.
Crestor is a member of a family of drugs known as “Statins”. Other members of the statin family include: Lipitor, Zocor, Pravachol, Lovastatin, Advicor.