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

Summary:

Purpura 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 < 1 month also take Lozol, and have Hyperuricaemia.

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

Purpura (purplish discoloration of the skin) is found to be associated with 943 drugs and 1,515 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Purpura.

On Jul, 09, 2026

7,210 people reported to have side effects when taking Lescol.
Among them, 15 people (0.21%) have Purpura.

Among these 15 people:

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

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

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lescol? *

Lozol: 4 people, 26.67%
Allopurinol: 2 people, 13.33%
Diltiazem Hydrochloride: 2 people, 13.33%
Zometa: 1 person, 6.67%
Digoxin: 1 person, 6.67%
Isoptin: 1 person, 6.67%
Irbesartan: 1 person, 6.67%
Hydrocortisone: 1 person, 6.67%
Fish Oil: 1 person, 6.67%
Ezetimibe: 1 person, 6.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Purpura? *

Toxic Skin Eruption (skin breakdown due to toxic substance): 9 people, 60.00%
Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down): 6 people, 40.00%
Fever: 6 people, 40.00%
Rash Maculo-Papular (red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps): 6 people, 40.00%
Eyelid Oedema (eyelids are swollen and contain excessive fluid): 5 people, 33.33%
Acute Kidney Failure: 4 people, 26.67%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 4 people, 26.67%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 4 people, 26.67%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 26.67%
Localised Oedema (fluid retention in a particular part of the body): 4 people, 26.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 2 people, 13.33%
Transitional Cell Carcinoma (cancer tumour inner most layer of urinary system): 1 person, 6.67%
Tonsillar Disorder (disease of tonsil): 1 person, 6.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 6.67%
Pain: 1 person, 6.67%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 6.67%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 6.67%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 1 person, 6.67%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 1 person, 6.67%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Purpura (1,515 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?

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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