Skip to main content

Compare
Rosuvastatin vs. Atorvastatin

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

Key takeaways

Rosuvastatin (Crestor) and atorvastatin (Lipitor) are statin medications. They both treat high cholesterol and can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. And they’re both considered high intensity statins, which are typically prescribed to people at the greatest risk of cholesterol-related heart problems. They’re both taken once a day and they’re both available as a lower-cost generic medication. One main difference is that rosuvastatin has a lower risk of drug interactions compared to atorvastatin.

Prices with our coupons for Rosuvastatin vs. Atorvastatin

Price Card Drug Icon
Rosuvastatin30 tablets / 10mg
$10.15$24.59
Get free coupons
More Information
Price Card Drug Icon
Atorvastatin30 tablets / 40mg
$9.73$13.36
Get free coupons
More Information

Browse medications by letter

Show All

Browse prescription and over-the-counter medications from A to Z, compare drug prices, and start saving.