Lescol may be prescribed to you to reduce your low density lipoprotein (LDL) and increase your high density lipoprotein (HDL). The generic form of Lescol is Fluvastatin sodium. Lescol should lower your chances of having clogged arteries or heart disease. It may be prescribed for you if you’ve had a heart attack. Lescol will be prescribed only to patients who have difficulty lowering their cholesterol with low fat and low cholesterol diets.

Proper exercise and diet are a must when trying to lower to your cholesterol. Lescol is not a substitute for diet and exercise. Your doctor will refer you to a nutritionist to help you find out which diet is best for you. Taking Lescol along with following a healthy diet and exercise plan should keep your cholesterol at good levels.

Lescol is made in capsules and tablets. If your doctor prescribes capsules that are to be taken in small doses then it is best to take Lescol at night when you go to bed. If larger doses are prescribed then your doctor will break your doses down to twice daily. If the tablet form is prescribed for you then take it when you go to bed at night. Always swallow the tablets. Do not crush or chew them. Lescol can be taken with or without food. If you accidentally miss a dose, be sure to take it as soon as you remember. If you remember when it is close to being time to take your dose, then simply skip the one you missed. Never take two doses at one time.

Side effects are possible, but not everyone will suffer with them. Some side effects include joint pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, back pain, flu-like symptoms, or nausea. Other less common side effects may be fatigue, gas, insomnia, coughing, dizziness, chest congestion, or urinary tract infection.

Do not take Lescol if you experience liver problems, are pregnant, or plan to conceive. Lescol will lower your cholesterol, and your growing fetus needs that when you are pregnant. Birth defects are possible if patients are on Lescol while being pregnant. If you do become pregnant while taking Lescol be sure to let your doctor know and stop taking it immediately. Lescol will be in your milk if you are breastfeeding. Discontinue using it if you are breastfeeding since it could cause side effects for your baby.

If you feel that you may have overdosed while taking Lescol, seek treatment immediately. Stomach and intestinal problems result from an overdose.

Be sure to store Lescol at room temperature.

Lescol is not recommended for children and should be kept out of their reach.