This portion of the eMedTV library talks about Lescol, a prescription medication that is licensed to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This article offers an in-depth look at Lescol and its uses, possible side effects, and dosages.
As this eMedTV article explains, common Lescol side effects include headache, diarrhea, and indigestion. This article also lists rare but possible side effects that may occur, such as muscle pain, brown urine, and unexplained rash.
In clinical studies, muscle pain was reported as a Lescol side effect in up to 5 percent of patients. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Lescol and muscle pain, including information on serious symptoms (such as muscle weakness) to be aware of.
This portion of the eMedTV library takes a look at Lescol and joint pain, including information on at-home remedies (such as hot or cold therapy) that can help minimize joint pain. Joint pain can occur in up to 2 percent of patients taking Lescol.
As this eMedTV segment explains, weight gain is not a recognized side effect of Lescol, although it has been reported as a side effect of other cholesterol medications. This article provides an overview of Lescol and weight gain.
Up to 5 percent of people taking Lescol experience an increase in liver enzymes. This eMedTV resource offers detailed information on Lescol and liver problems, such as hepatitis, jaundice, cirrhosis, and hepatoma.
Memory loss is a problem noted in less than 1 percent of patients who take Lescol. This eMedTV page covers the possible link between Lescol and memory loss. This page also discusses the research that has been done on statins and brain conditions.
There is a slight correlation between Lescol and depression. As this eMedTV article explains, depression is a Lescol side effect that occurs in less than one percent of patients. This page takes a look at some of the common symptoms of depression.
Lescol is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides, among other things. As this eMedTV page explains, Lescol also helps some people decrease the odds of needing a heart procedure or surgery. This page covers several Lescol uses.
For people treating high cholesterol with Lescol, dosage suggestions start at 40 mg or 80 mg daily. This eMedTV segment contains general Lescol dosing guidelines and offers tips and warnings on taking the medication.
Lescol drug interactions may increase your risk for developing serious side effects or muscle problems. This eMedTV resource provides a list of drugs that may potentially interact with Lescol, such as digoxin, niacin, and warfarin.
This eMedTV page offers several Lescol precautions and warnings, including information on taking Lescol during pregnancy. This article also provides a list of people who should not take the drug and a list of potential side effects that may occur.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Lescol may cause harm to an unborn child, so it is not recommended for pregnant women to take it. This page talks about Lescol and pregnancy, and also explains Lescol's classification as a pregnancy Category X drug.
There is currently no generic Lescol available. As this eMedTV article explains, although some companies claim to sell generic Lescol, these drugs are fake. A generic version is not expected to be made until 2012, when the Lescol patent expires.
This eMedTV page offers a list of Lescol alternatives, which may include other cholesterol medicines or statins. Besides statins, other classes of cholesterol drugs include fibrates, bile acid sequestrants, and cholesterol absorption inhibitors.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Lescol XL is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and other conditions related to heart disease. This article offers a complete overview of this drug and its uses.
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