Lescol XL

Brand: LESCOL XL

Generic: FLUVASTATIN

LESCOL XL is a prescription medicine called “statin” that lowers cholesterol in your blood. It lowers the “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood.  It can raise your “good” cholesterol as well.

LESCOL XL is for people whose cholesterol does not come down enough with exercise and a low-fat diet alone.  It may be used in patients with heart disease (coronary artery disease) to:

• lower the chances of heart problems which would require procedures to help restore blood flow to the heart
• slow the build-up of too much cholesterol in the arteries of the heart

Treatment with LESCOL XL has not been shown to prevent heart attacks or strokes.

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MEDICATION GUIDELINES

  Lescol XL Medication Guide (270.4 KiB, 33 hits)

SAFETY INFORMATION

►Do not take LESCOL XL if you:

• are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant.  LESCOL XL may harm your unborn baby.  If you get pregnant, stop taking LESCOL XL and call your doctor right away.
• are breast-feeding.  LESCOL XL can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby
• have liver problems
• are allergic to LESCOL XL or any of its ingredients.  The active ingredient in LESCOL XL is fluvastatin.

LESCOL XL have not been studied in children under 9 years of age.

►Before taking LEXCOL XL, tell your doctor if you:

• have muscle aches or weakness
• drink more than 2 glasses of alcohol daily
• have diabetes
• have a thyroid problem
• have kidney problems

►What to avoid while taking LEXCOL XL

• Talk to your doctor before you start any new medicines. This includes prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.  LESCOL and LESCOL XL and certain other medicines can interact causing serious side effects.
• Do not get pregnant.  If you get pregnant, stop taking LESCOL XL right away and call your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS

►SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS:

When taking LESCOL XL, some patients may develop serious side effects, including:

• muscle problems. These serious muscle problems can sometimes lead to kidney problems, including kidney failure.  You have a higher chance for muscle problems if you are taking certain other medicines with LESCOL XL.
• liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start taking LESCOL XL, and while you are taking it.

►CALL YOUR DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY IF YOU HAVE:

• muscle problems like weakness, tenderness, or pain that happen without a good reason, especially if you also have a fever or feel more tired than usual
• nausea and vomiting
• passing brown or dark-colored urine
• you feel more tired than usual
• your skin and whites of your eyes get yellow
• stomach pain

►MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS:

• headache
• upset stomach
• stomach pain
• diarrhea
• flu-like symptoms
• muscle pain
• sinus infection
• tiredness
• trouble sleeping.

These side effects are usually mild and may go away.

These are not all the side effects of LESCOL XL. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list.

DRUG INTERACTION

Some medicines should not be taken LESCOL XL.  Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.  LESCOL XL and certain other medicines can interact causing serious side effects.  Especially tell your doctor if you take medicines for:

• your immune system
• cholesterol
• infections
• heart failure
• seizures
• diabetes
• heartburn or stomach ulcers