Lescol side effects, by duration, gender and age (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Lescol (fluvastatin sodium). Common side effects include alanine aminotransferase increased among females and drug ineffective among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 7,214 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Lescol?
Lescol has active ingredients of fluvastatin sodium. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 7,306 Lescol users. Check the latest studies of Lescol.
7,214 people who take Lescol and have side effects are studied.

What are the common side effects of Lescol, by gender? *
What are the common side effects of Lescol, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the common side effects of Lescol, by the time people have been on the drug (< 1 month to 10+ years)? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on fluvastatin sodium (the active ingredients of Lescol) and Lescol (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
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Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Lescol:
- Lescol (7,306 reports)
All Lescol side effects from A to Z:
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