What is the generic name for Lescol?

Fluvastatin is available as a generic medication. The brand (Lescol) has been discontinued. The extended-release version of fluvastatin is available as both generic and brand (Lescol XL).

What are side effects of Lescol?

Common side effects of Lescol include:

  • stomach upset or pain,
  • indigestion,
  • nausea,
  • muscle pain/tenderness/weakness (especially with fever or unusual tiredness),
  • changes in the amount of urine,
  • headache,
  • diarrhea,
  • sleep problems (insomnia), or.

What does Lescol treat?

Lescol is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia) and to reduce elevations in LDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides (Mixed Dyslipidemia). Lescol may be used alone or with other medications.

What class of drug is Lescol?

Lescol XL belongs to a class of medications called statins. Statin drugs are lipid-lowering drugs that have been found to reduce cardiovascular disease (such as stroke) and coronary heart disease (such as heart attack) in high-risk patients.

When is the best time to take fluvastatin?

Capsules of fluvastatin reduce blood lipid levels best when they are taken in the evening. Fluvastatin tablets can be taken at any time of day, although it is best if you take your doses at the same time of day each day.

What is the difference between atorvastatin and fluvastatin?

Lescol (fluvastatin) works well to lower cholesterol and has a lower risk of muscle problems than other statins. Lowers cholesterol. Lipitor (atorvastatin) improves your cholesterol levels and is a common first treatment for people with high cholesterol or heart disease.

Does fluvastatin cause hair loss?

According to Harvard Medical School, approximately one percent of people prescribed a statin report some level of hair loss during treatment. Commonly prescribed statins include atorvastatin, fluvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin and others.

Is fluvastatin a good statin?

Lowers bad cholesterol and triglycerides while raising good cholesterol. Lescol (fluvastatin) works well to lower cholesterol and has a lower risk of muscle problems than other statins.

Is Lescol a good statin?

Lescol (fluvastatin) works well to lower cholesterol and has a lower risk of muscle problems than other statins.