Lescol is a prescription medication commonly used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at this drug and its uses, possible side effects, and dosages, with links to additional information.
As this eMedTV article explains, common side effects of Lescol include headache, diarrhea, and indigestion. This article also lists rare but possible side effects that may occur, such as muscle pain, dark 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 to be aware of, such as muscle pain.
This eMedTV page 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. In clinical studies, arthritis occurred in up to 2.1 percent of people taking Lescol.
As this eMedTV segment explains, weight gain is not a recognized side effect of Lescol, although it has been reported with other cholesterol medications. This article provides an overview of Lescol and weight gain, with suggestions for weight loss.
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 not a commonly reported side effect of Lescol. As this eMedTV article explains, it may not even be a side effect at all. This page covers the research that has been done on finding a possible link between Lescol and memory loss.
There may be a slight correlation between Lescol and depression. This eMedTV article takes a look at some of the common symptoms of depression and also explains the importance of talking to your healthcare provider if they occur.
Lescol is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides, among other things. As this eMedTV page explains, this drug can help some people decrease the odds of needing a heart procedure or surgery. Using Lescol in children is also discussed.
For people treating high cholesterol with Lescol, dosage suggestions start at 40 mg or 80 mg daily. This eMedTV segment contains general dosing guidelines and offers tips and warnings for those taking this prescription medication.
This eMedTV resource provides a list of drugs that may potentially interact with Lescol, such as digoxin, niacin, and warfarin. Among other things, Lescol drug interactions may increase your risk for developing serious side effects or muscle problems.
This eMedTV page offers several Lescol precautions and warnings, including information on taking the drug during pregnancy. This article also provides a list of people who should not take Lescol and a list of side effects that could occur.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Lescol may cause harm to an unborn child, so it is not recommended for pregnant women. This page discusses about Lescol and pregnancy, and also explains why the drug is considered a pregnancy Category X medication.
There is currently no generic Lescol available. As this eMedTV article explains, although some companies claim to sell a generic version, these drugs are fake. A generic version likely won't be available until 2012, when the 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.
This eMedTV page describes Lescol XL, 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, including its uses, side effects, and more.
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