Can you just stop taking Crestor?
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You should not stop taking your statin without talking to your doctor. You can't feel the symptoms of high cholesterol, or your statin working to lower it, but statins have been proven to reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke. Stopping your statin without talking to your doctor first can put your health at risk.