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Fluvastatin

Brand Names

; Lescol® ; Lescol® XL

Antilipemic Agent (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor)

If you have an allergy to another statin, fluvastatin, or any other part of the medicine.
If you have liver disease or unexplained high liver enzymes.
If you are pregnant.

This medicine is used to lower lipids (cholesterol and others) in the body. It works hand-in-hand with a low fat diet.
It may also decrease triglycerides and a protein found in lipids.
It slows the progress of disease that is already in the coronary arteries.

Take with or without food in evening. Take with food if this medicine causes an upset stomach.
Do not take colestipol or cholestyramine within 4 hours of medicine.
Follow diet plan. Ask to see a nutritionist if not clear on diet.

Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines, especially with certain antibiotics and other cholesterol-lowering medicines.
Limit alcohol intake (includes wine, beer, and liquor). Avoid heavy use.
Use caution if you have liver disease. Talk with healthcare provider.
You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid lots of sun. Use sunscreen; wear protective clothing and eyewear.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
Do not use in pregnancy and do not get pregnant. Use birth control that you can trust while taking this medicine.
Do not use if you are breast-feeding.

Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Unexplained muscle pain,back pain, tenderness, or weakness.
Yellowing of eyes or skin, easy bruising or bleeding.

Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).