Lescol Side Effects: An Introduction
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with
Lescol® (
fluvastatin sodium). However, not everyone who takes Lescol will have side effects. In fact, most people tolerate Lescol well. When side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. In previous research studies, up to 1 percent of people taking Lescol stopped their medicine because of side effects.
If you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness while you are taking Lescol, especially if you have a fever or feel ill, it is important to contact your healthcare provider immediately.
(The side effects discussed below are not a complete list of side effects reported with Lescol. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Lescol side effects with you.)