Does Lescol Cause Joint Pain?
Joint pain is a possible side effect of
Lescol® (
fluvastatin sodium). In clinical studies, up to 2.1 percent of people taking the drug experienced
arthritis, and up to 3.2 percent of people experienced some sort of joint problem, but not necessarily arthritis.
Joint Pain With Lescol: Suggestions
If you are taking Lescol and joint pain becomes a problem, there are some things that you can try.
For example, medications and heat/cold remedies can be used for short-term relief.
Medications
People with joint pain often benefit from using over-the-counter pain relief medicines, such as
acetaminophen (
Tylenol®), aspirin, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (
NSAIDs), such as
ibuprofen (
Motrin® or Advil
®).
Heat/Cold
Moist heat (such as a warm bath or shower) or dry heat (such as a heating pad) placed on the painful area of the joint for about 15 minutes may relieve joint pain. In some cases, cold packs (a bag of ice or frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel) can relieve pain or numb the sore area. If you have poor circulation, do not use cold packs. Water therapy in a heated pool or whirlpool also may relieve joint pain and stiffness.
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