Can You Take Too Much Lescol?
Lescol® (
fluvastatin sodium) is a prescription
cholesterol medication. It belongs to a group of medications known as
statins. As with most medications, it is possible to take too much Lescol. It is likely that the specific effects of an overdose will vary depending on a number of factors such as the
Lescol dosage and whether it was taken with any other medications or substances.
Please seek immediate medical attention if you or someone else may have overdosed on Lescol.
In studies, giving doses of
Lescol XL (the long-acting version) up to 640 mg per day (eight times the normal dose) caused stomach or digestive complaints and elevated liver enzymes. It does not appear that serious or long-lasting consequences occurred.
Treatment for a Lescol Overdose
If the overdose was recent, a healthcare provider may "pump the stomach" or administer certain medications to induce vomiting.
Treatment may also involve supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. For example, supportive treatment options for an overdose of Lescol may include:
- Careful monitoring of the heart, blood pressure, and breathing
- Fluids through an intravenous line (IV)
- Other treatments based on complications that occur.
It is important that you seek medical attention immediately if you believe that you may have overdosed on Lescol.
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