Lescol
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What is Lescol?
Lescol 20 mg Cap
Drug Name: FLUVASTATIN - ORAL
Other Brand Names: Lescol
Uses: Fluvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.
Posts on Lescol (88)
My 76-year old mother is taking 150 mg of Synthroid and 20 mg of Lescol per day. Some medi...
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- Dec 06, 2006
I read that there has been a study done that suggests that statin drugs such as lescol may ...
- Jun 12, 2010
I have been taking stains to lower my cholesterolfor the past 10 years. I started with Lesc...
- Nov 24, 2009
Well here is an update; after a few months I have found the culprit: it was simvastatin (ca...
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