Lescol and Cellulitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cellulitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Lescol (fluvastatin sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Allegra, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cellulitis when taking Lescol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,210 people who have side effects when taking Lescol 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.

What is Cellulitis?

Cellulitis (infection under the skin) is found to be associated with 2,080 drugs and 2,338 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cellulitis.

On Jul, 19, 2026

7,210 people reported to have side effects when taking Lescol.
Among them, 54 people (0.75%) have Cellulitis.

Among these 54 people:

How long have people been on Lescol when they have Cellulitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Cellulitis when taking Lescol? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Cellulitis when taking Lescol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lescol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cellulitis? *

Diarrhea: 25 people, 46.30%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 25 people, 46.30%
Pain: 24 people, 44.44%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 24 people, 44.44%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 24 people, 44.44%
Bone Disorder: 23 people, 42.59%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 23 people, 42.59%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 23 people, 42.59%
Feeling Jittery: 23 people, 42.59%
Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 23 people, 42.59%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 23 people, 42.59%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 6 people, 11.11%
Erection Problems: 6 people, 11.11%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 7.41%
Diabetes: 3 people, 5.56%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 3.70%
Urination - Painful: 1 person, 1.85%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 1.85%
B Precursor Type Acute Leukaemia (lymphoid cancer): 1 person, 1.85%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 1.85%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Cellulitis:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Cellulitis:

Cellulitis (2,338 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Yaylaci S, Yilmaz EU, Guclu E, Kumsar NA, Tamer A, Karabay O, "Clozapine-Induced Febrile Neutropenia and Cellulitis", Turkish journal of emergency medicine, 2014 Mar .
Yaylaci S, Yilmaz EU, Guclu E, Kumsar NA, Tamer A, Karabay O, "Clozapine-Induced Febrile Neutropenia and Cellulitis", Turkish journal of emergency medicine, 2014 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It 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. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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