Lescol and Joint Pain

If you are taking Lescol and joint pain occurs, there are a number of at-home remedies that can be used to help minimize the pain. Patients with joint pain often benefit from using over-the-counter pain relief medicines, such as acetaminophen and aspirin. Moist or dry heat placed on the painful area of the joint for about 15 minutes may relieve joint pain. Cold packs, such as a bag of ice, can also be applied to relieve pain or numb the sore area.

 

Lescol and Joint Pain: An Overview

Joint pain is a rare but possible side effect of Lescol® (fluvastatin sodium). Joint pain can occur in up to 2 percent of people taking Lescol.
 

Lescol and Joint Pain: Suggestions

If you are taking Lescol and joint pain is 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
Patients 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.
 

Lescol and Joint Pain: Summary

For people taking Lescol, joint pain is possible.
 Make sure to talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have concerns about Lescol and joint pain. If the joint pain continues after the first couple of months, your healthcare provider may recommend adjusting the Lescol dosage or switching to another cholesterol medication. Also, keep in mind that it is not possible for your healthcare provider to know whether you will have a side effect with a medicine that you have never taken.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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