Lescol

The generic name for Lescol is Fluvastatin, and is mainly used in the process of lowering one’s cholesterol level. Lescol is a drug that attempts to stop the production of cholesterol in the body. Cholesterol is a type of fat that can be harmful when there’s too much of it in the body. And Lescol aims to lower just that. What Lescol actually does is it lowers LDL cholesterol, or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and total cholesterol. When this happens, the chances of developing heart disease are lowered. Conditions that can very well lead to heart attack, like the hardening of one’s arteries, are also avoided. Thus, heart attack, stroke, and other vascular diseases are prevented.

In this sense, Lescol is very much like the drug, Lipitor. Lipitor and Lescol are both effective in reducing high cholesterol levels. Both Lipitor and Lescol are popular drugs in treating high blood pressure. In fact, Lipitor and Lescol are the popular prescription drugs when dealing with high blood pressure, and other related health conditions.

But Lescol is not prescribed immediately for problems concerning high cholesterol levels. The primary methods, such as exercise, diet changes, and weight loss, are tried out beforehand. If such methods don’t work, and cholesterol levels are at an all-time high, then this should be the time when Lescol is prescribed. But this does not mean that when you start taking Lescol, you can now stop exercising and such. Lescol is a mere supplement. This means that you still have to continue the diet and exercise program that has been prepared for you earlier.

Lescol comes in two kinds of capsules: the standard ones and the extended-release (XL) ones. The standard tablets are usually for smaller doses, which are taken right before you go to sleep. Lescol XL, on the other hand, is usually prescribed for a once-a-day dosage. And the tablet should not be crushed or chewed. The tablet should be taken in wholly. No two dosages of Lescol should be taken together. If you miss a dose, you should take it upon remembering it. But if your next dose is almost up, then just miss the dose altogether. Go back to your original schedule after that.

Accidental injuries from taking Lescol just might occur. This is indeed one of the side effects of Lescol. Other side effects of Lescol include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, headache, muscle pain, indigestion, joint diseases, nasal inflammation, and flu-like symptoms. These are the more common side effects of Lescol. There really is no need to panic, should you have any of these side effects. But it is always better to keep your physician informed about the side effects you’re experiencing. This way, your physician can determine whether you should continue your Lescol treatment or not.

Lescol should not be administered to just about everyone. Aside from the obvious fact that it should not be given to people who are allergic to it, Lescol should not be taken by pregnant women, or women who are nursing as well. People who are affected with certain medical conditions should not take Lescol as well. The medical conditions are diabetes, alcoholism, liver disease, kidney disease, and poor thyroid function.

With the liver in particular, your physician may need to determine your liver enzyme levels before you take in Lescol. To do this, you may need to undergo a blood test beforehand. If you have high liver enzyme levels, Lescol just might do more damage to your liver.

If you have questions about your treatment with Lescol, do not hesitate to consult your physician right away. This is especially true if you notice any recurring side effects. Don’t stop taking Lescol immediately because this can also be harmful. To be on the safe side, just consult your physician right away.