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

Summary:

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

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dermatitis 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 Dermatitis?

Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it) is found to be associated with 1,539 drugs and 1,232 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dermatitis.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

7,210 people reported to have side effects when taking Lescol.
Among them, 55 people (0.76%) have Dermatitis.

Among these 55 people:

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

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

female: 48.08 %
male: 51.92 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lescol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Dermatitis? *

Itching: 14 people, 25.45%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 6 people, 10.91%
Drug Ineffective: 4 people, 7.27%
Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure): 4 people, 7.27%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 3 people, 5.45%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 3 people, 5.45%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 5.45%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 5.45%
Fall: 2 people, 3.64%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 2 people, 3.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 3.64%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 3.64%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 1.82%
Spinal Fracture (fracture in one of vertebrae): 1 person, 1.82%
Otitis (ear infection): 1 person, 1.82%
Osteoporosis Post-Menopausal (weak bone with possibility to break after stopped menstrual cycles): 1 person, 1.82%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 1 person, 1.82%
Lipids Increased (excess lipid in body): 1 person, 1.82%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 1.82%
Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 1 person, 1.82%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Dermatitis (1,232 conditions)

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?

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