Lescol

Lescol is part of a class of drugs known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or statins. Fluvastatin is the generic term for Lescol.

Lescol is used, by adults and children above 10 years of age, to lower blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and slow down the build up of plaque in blood vessels.

Certain people suffering from coronary heart disease may also use Lescol to reduce the risk of developing heart complications.

Lescol lowers cholesterol by blocking an enzyme in the liver that is required for the production of cholesterol. Lescol reduces total cholesterol and bad cholesterol, as well as blood triglycerides. LDL cholesterol is thought to be a major cause of coronary heart disease. The slowing down of LDL cholesterol may reverse the progression of coronary artery disease. HDL cholesterol is also increased by Lescol. The increase in HDL cholesterol could slow down coronary artery disease.

Follow the instructions of your doctor when you take Lescol. Follow the instructions on the leaflet with product information. Your doctor may recommend that you not take Lescol in larger or smaller amounts or for a longer period.

Lescol can be taken with or without food once or twice daily.

Do not crush, chew or break a capsule or tablet. It is best to swallow it whole. If you have any questions, consult your doctor.

Extended-release tablets can be taken at any hour of the day.

To ensure that you remember how many times you need to take the tablet or capsule, it is important to take them at the same time every day. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Drink a full glass of water with Lescol.

You may need to have frequent blood tests while taking Lescol.

Your cholesterol levels may not improve for up to four weeks. Continue to take Lescol even if you see an improvement. There are rarely any symptoms associated with high cholesterol.

Lescol is part of a comprehensive treatment programme that could include diet, exercise and weight control.

The usual dose of Lescol is one tablet one or two times a day. The dosage depends on your medical condition, your age, your response to the medication, and other treatments for cholesterol that you might be taking.

Not everyone who uses Lescol will experience the possible side effects. However, it may, like any other medicine, cause the following side effects:

An allergic reaction such as hives, the difficulty of breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat;

The breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure;

Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially with fever, unusual tiredness, or dark coloured urine;

Kidney disorders such as little or no urinating painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling exhausted or short of breath;

Liver problems such as loss of appetite, upper abdomen pain, tiredness, clay-coloured stool, dark urine, jaundice;

Severe headache;
Muscle pain;
Stomach pain, nausea, or indigestion;
Muscle pain or weakness;
Diabetes; or
A thyroid disorder.

Report to your doctor immediately if you have other side effects that you believe are associated with your use of Lescol.

Do not consume alcohol during the treatment.

Lescol should not be used by anyone who is younger than 10 years old.

Do not use Lescol if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking Lescol, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately.

Some drugs may increase your risk of serious muscle problems if you take them together with Lescol. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use some medicines that will interact with Lescol
(such as gemfibrozil, fenofibrate, fenofibric acid or a medicine that contain niacin).

Many drugs can interact with Lescol. Tell your doctor about all the current medicines, especially other cholesterol medications.

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