Lescol (Fluvastatin)

Take generic Lescol exactly according to the prescriptions your doctor has provided. This medicine is to be taken once or twice each day (according to your doctor’s suggestion). It is to be taken at the same time each day.The tablet must be swallowed as a whole. It must not be crushed, chewed, broken or opened. Tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing the pill.You may need to stop using fluvastatin for a short time if you have: Seizures, An electrolyte imbalance, Severely low blood pressure, A severe illness, Surgery
The ingredients include: Fluvastatin sodium, Calcium carbonate, Gelatin, Magnesium stearate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Pregelatinized starch, Red iron oxide, Sodium bicarbonate, Talc, Titanium dioxide, Yellow iron oxide, Benzyl alcohol, Black iron oxide, Butylparaben, Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, Detate calcium disodium, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Silicon dioxide, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium propionate
Consult your doctor if you become pregnant. Avoid eating foods that are high in fat or cholesterol. Fluvastatin can cause breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have a fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine.To make sure you can safely take fluvastatin, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions: History of liver disease or kidney disease, Diabetes, A thyroid disorder, If you drink more than 2 alcoholic beverages daily
The common side effects are: Unexplained muscle pain or weakness, Confusion, memory problems, Fever, tiredness, and dark urine, Pain while urinating, Swelling, weight gain, urinating less or more than usual, Increased thirst, hunger, fruity breath, dry skin, blurred vision, weight loss, Nausea, stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, clay-coloured stools, jaundice Headache, Diarrhea, Sleep problems, Cold symptoms

Lescol (Fluvastatin)

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