Lescol XL
Generic name: Fluvastatin
Drug class:
Statins
Usage of Lescol XL
Lescol XL is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).
Lescol XL is used to slow the build-up of plaque (fatty deposits) in your blood vessels.
Lescol XL is also used to lower the risk of heart complications in certain people with coronary heart disease.
Lescol XL is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.
Lescol XL may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Lescol XL side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
In rare cases, Lescol XL can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, or dark colored urine.
Also call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects of Lescol XL may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before taking Lescol XL
You should not take Lescol XL if you are allergic to it, or if:
Do not use if you are pregnant. Lescol XL can harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Lescol XL can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. This condition may be more likely to occur in older adults and in people who have kidney disease or poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
Lescol XL is not approved for use by anyone younger than 10 years old.
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How to use Lescol XL
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water, with or without food.
Take the regular tablet or capsule at the same time(s) each day.
You can take an extended-release tablet at any time of day.
Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Swallow the pill whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it. Tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing the pill.
You will need frequent medical tests.
It may take up to 4 weeks before your cholesterol levels improve. Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High cholesterol usually has no symptoms.
Lescol XL is only part of a complete treatment program that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Warnings
You should not take Lescol XL if you have liver disease, or if you are breastfeeding a baby.
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with Lescol XL. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
What other drugs will affect Lescol XL
Some drugs can increase your risk of serious muscle problems if you take them together with Lescol XL. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use any of the following drugs:
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect Lescol XL, especially:
This list is not complete and many other drugs can interact with Lescol XL. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Give a list of all your medicines to any healthcare provider who treats you.
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