Fluvastatin (Lescol)

Cholesterol Drugs Slideshow

• Fluvastatin (Lescol) Information
• Why Is Lescol Used?
• Who Should Not Take Lescol?
• Special Warnings With Lescol
• What Should I Tell My Doctor?
• What Are Some Possible Side Effects of Lescol?
• For More Information and Label Information
• Synonyms and Keywords
• Authors and Editors

Fluvastatin (Lescol) Information

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:

• Active ingredient: Fluvastatin sodium

• Dosage form: Capsule

• Strength: 20, 40 mg

• FDA approval: 12/31/1993

• Company name: Novartis