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Lescol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Other than this, Lescol has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Lescol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Lescol include Increased level of Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) in the blood. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lescol as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Lescol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lescol is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Lescol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lescol related warnings section.
Lescol is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Alcoholism, Liver Disease, Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lescol are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Lescol with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Lescol is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Lescol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lescol is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Lescol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lescol. If you are pregnant, do not take Lescol without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lescol safe during breastfeeding?
Lescol should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lescol on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Lescol. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Lescol on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Lescol. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Lescol only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Lescol on the Heart?
Lescol is completely safe for the heart.
Lescol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lescol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lescol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lescol.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Lescol as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lescol is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Lescol in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Lescol
There is no information on the effects of taking Lescol with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lescol
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lescol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lescol® (fluvastatin sodium)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 649-650