SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Lescol Xl

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Lescol Xl

Lescol Xl has 72 Side Effects total
27 are Life Threatening
11 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Lescol Xl

Lescol Xl is also known by the generic name Fluvastatin

USES:
Fluvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Lescol Xl has 27 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Arthritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Lung Tissue Problems - Interstitial Lung Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Lupus-Like Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Inflammation - Myositis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Paralysis of Some or All of the Muscles of the Eye - Ophthalmoplegia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lescol Xl

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Lescol Xl has 11 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Heartburn is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lescol Xl

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lescol Xl

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Lescol Xl Drug-Drug Interactions

Lescol Xl has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Lescol Xl has interactions of serious seriousness with 22 drug(s). Lescol Xl has interactions of moderate seriousness with 43 drug(s). Lescol Xl has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Lescol Xl has 13 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lescol Xl.

Lescol Xl Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Lescol Xl.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Lescol Xl.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Lescol Xl.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Lescol Xl.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Lescol Xl.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Lescol Xl.

Hemorrhagic Stroke - Stroke caused by Bleeding in the Brain is a contraindication of Lescol Xl.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Lescol Xl.

Severe Hypotension - Severely Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Lescol Xl.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Lescol Xl.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Lescol Xl.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Lescol Xl.

Uncontrolled Epilepsy is a contraindication of Lescol Xl.

Lescol Xl has 6 related brands and strengths:

Fluvastatin 20 Mg Cap Fluvastatin 40 Mg Cap Fluvastatin Er 80 Mg 24 Hr Tab Lescol 20 Mg Cap Lescol 40 Mg Cap Lescol Xl 80 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Lescol Xl - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.