Lescol is the brand name. Fluvastatin is the generic name. Lescol is the least potent statin (cholesterol-lowering drug). Lescol has been shown to reduce coronary heart disease events in people who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention or balloon angioplasty.
For more information on statins and how they work, see Understanding Cholesterol-Lowering Medications, Medical Treatment.
Basic medication information is as follows:
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