Lescol and Transient ischaemic attack - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Transient ischaemic attack 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 2 - 5 years also take Aspirin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Transient ischaemic attack 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 Transient ischaemic attack?

Transient ischaemic attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)) is found to be associated with 1,589 drugs and 1,643 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Transient ischaemic attack.

On Jul, 27, 2026

7,210 people reported to have side effects when taking Lescol.
Among them, 81 people (1.12%) have Transient ischaemic attack.

Could Lescol cause Transient ischaemic attack?

Among these 81 people:

How long have people been on Lescol when they have Transient ischaemic attack? *

What is the gender of people who have Transient ischaemic attack when taking Lescol? *

female: 52.5 %
male: 47.5 %

What is the age of people who have Transient ischaemic attack when taking Lescol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lescol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Transient ischaemic attack? *

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 19 people, 23.46%
High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 14.81%
Drug Ineffective: 11 people, 13.58%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 9 people, 11.11%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 8 people, 9.88%
Weakness: 7 people, 8.64%
Dizziness: 6 people, 7.41%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 6 people, 7.41%
Heart Attack: 6 people, 7.41%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 6 people, 7.41%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 9.88%
Enlarged Prostate: 5 people, 6.17%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 5 people, 6.17%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 4 people, 4.94%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 4.94%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 4.94%
Urinary Tract Infection: 3 people, 3.70%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 3 people, 3.70%
Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 3 people, 3.70%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 3.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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