Lescol Xl (Fluvastatin Sodium ER)

Alternate Name: Lescol XL

Dosage Form: Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antihyperlipidemic

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 80 MG

Warnings: Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, muscle pain or weakness, seizures, thyroid problems, or a history of liver disease. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol regularly. This medicine may cause the following problems:Severe muscle problems (including myopathy, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy), especially when used with other medicinesRhabdomyolysis (severe muscle weakness) that could lead to kidney damageLiver problemsHigh blood sugar levels Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you use this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine if you have major surgery, a major injury, or you develop other serious health problems. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how fluvastatin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Colchicine, cyclosporine, fluconazole, gemfibrozil, glyburide, niacin, phenytoinBlood thinner (including warfarin)Fibrate medicine, Tell your doctor if you usually drink more than 2 glasses of alcohol per day., Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. These could be symptoms of a serious muscle problem called myopathy., Check with your doctor right away if you have dark-colored urine, fever, muscle cramps or spasms, muscle pain or stiffness, or unusual tiredness or weakness. These could be symptoms of a serious muscle problem called rhabdomyolysis, which can cause kidney problems., Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you use this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine if you have major surgery, a major injury, or you develop other serious health problems., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.