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

Summary:

Hypothyroidism 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 Synthroid, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

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

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development) is found to be associated with 1,614 drugs and 2,598 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypothyroidism.

On Jul, 11, 2026

7,210 people reported to have side effects when taking Lescol.
Among them, 33 people (0.46%) have Hypothyroidism.

Among these 33 people:

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

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

female: 68.75 %
male: 31.25 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lescol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypothyroidism? *

Constipation: 12 people, 36.36%
Weakness: 10 people, 30.30%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 10 people, 30.30%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 30.30%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 27.27%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 8 people, 24.24%
Chest Pain: 8 people, 24.24%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 8 people, 24.24%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 8 people, 24.24%
Weight Decreased: 7 people, 21.21%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 9.09%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 9.09%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 9.09%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 2 people, 6.06%
Essential Hypertension (primary hypertension): 2 people, 6.06%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 2 people, 6.06%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 2 people, 6.06%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 2 people, 6.06%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 2 people, 6.06%
Spondylosis (a defect of a vertebra): 2 people, 6.06%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ezeji GC, Inoue T, Bahtiyar G, Sacerdote A, "Hallucinations associated with miglitol use in a patient with chronic kidney disease and hypothyroidism", BMJ case reports, 2015 Feb .
Ezeji GC, Inoue T, Bahtiyar G, Sacerdote A, "Hallucinations associated with miglitol use in a patient with chronic kidney disease and hypothyroidism", BMJ case reports, 2015 Feb .

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).

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