Lescol

Lescol Information

Lescol is a water-soluble cholesterol-lowering agent that acts through the inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase .

Lescol Indications

Lescol is primarily used in the following:

Both heterozygous familial and non familial Hypercholesterolemia
Mixed Dyslipidemia
Secondary Prevention of Coronary Events
Atherosclerosis

Lescol may also be used for purposes such as those not indicated here in this guide.

Lescol Warnings

Lescol belongs to FDA pregnancy category X, which means that it is known to cause defects or harm and even death to an unborn infant. Do not take Lescol without your doctor’s permission when you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant especially without your doctor’s prescription.

Lescol is known to pass to breast milk and therefore to a nursing infant. Do not take Lescol if you are nursing a child without your doctor’s consent.
The adverse effects of Lescol are more pronounced in patients with advanced age, especially those with ages 60 and above. You may need lower doses of Lescol if you belong to the mentioned age group.

The safety of Lescol to children below the age of eighteen years has not been established. Do not administer this drug to children below the age of eighteen.

Lescol Intake Guidelines

Lescol should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. If there are matters that you do not understand, ask your pharmacist, nurse or physician to explain those matters to you.

Lescol should be taken in with 8 ounces or one full glass of water.

Intake of Lescol should not be stopped abruptly so as not to prevent unwanted adverse effects.

Lescol Dosage

Dosage of Lescol should be obtained from your doctor. Dosage may vary from person to person with regards to a variety of factors such as age, severity of condition and others. Do not take in more or less of Lescol so as not to alter its effects and to prevent overdose.

Lescol Overdose

The symptoms of overdose of Lescol in humans are not known as of the present. If overdose is suspected, however, immediately seek emergency medical attention. Inform your doctor afterwards.

Lescol Missed Dose

Doses of Lescol should not be missed. If a dose is missed, however, take it as soon as remembered. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and take the subsequent doses according to schedule. Do not take a double dose of Lescol unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.

Lescol Side Effects

Lescol may have any of the following side effects or allergic reactions :

Muscle cramps
Myalgia
Myopathy
Rhabdomyolysis
Arthralgias
dysfunction of certain cranial nerves
tremor
dizziness
Vertigo
Memory loss
Parenthesis
peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral nerve palsy
psychic disturbances
anxiety
Insomnia
depression
anaphylaxis
angioedema
Lupus erythematosus-like syndrome
polymyalgia rheumatica
vasculitis
purpura
thrombocytopenia
leukopenia
hemolytic anemia
positive ANA
increase in ESR
osinophilia
arthritis
arthralgia
urticaria
asthenia
photosensitivity
fever
chills
flushing
malaise
dyspnea
toxic epidermal necrolysis
erythematic multiforme
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Pancreatitis
Hepatitis
chronic active hepatitis
cholestatic jaundice
fatty change in liver
cirrhosis
fulminant hepatic necrosis
hepatoma
anorexia
Vomiting

If you experience any of these side effects, inform your doctor immediately.

Other side effects may also occur when you take Lescol. Inform your doctor if you experience anything unusual while or after taking Lescol.

Lescol Drug Reactions

Lescol may react with the following drugs:

Immunosuppressive Drugs, Gemfibrozil, Niacin
Propranolol
Cholestyramine
Cyclosporine
Digoxin
Erythromycin
Itraconazole
Gemfibrozil
Phenytoin
Diclofenac
Tolbutamide
Glibenclamide

Other drugs my also interact with Lescol. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medications other than Lescol such as vitamins, minerals, and even herbal products.