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This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Lescol (Fluvastatin). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.
Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
All cases (58)
Cases resulting in a serious event (57)
Cases resulting in death (4)
Cases resulting in life threatening events (4)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (25)
Cases resulting in disability (6)
Cases resulting in other serious reactions (33)
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Lescol (Fluvastatin). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.
Adverse event in 73 year old female receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a pharmacist from France on 2007-10-30
Patient: 73 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Oral Discomfort, Blood Pressure Systolic Decreased, Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Dyspepsia, Nausea, Accidental Exposure
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Plavix; Smecta ^ipsen^; Imodium; Povidone
Adverse event in 53 year old female receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-29
Patient: 53 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Anxiety, Flushing, Dyspnoea, Chest Pain
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Catapres-TTS-3
Dosage: 7.5 mg patch every week, transdermal
Indication: Hypertension
Lescol
Other drugs received by patient: Hydrochlorothiazide; Diovan; Darvocet-N 100; Dicyclomine
Adverse event in female receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Switzerland on 2007-10-23
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Biliary Colic
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Adverse event in 46 year old male receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from France on 2007-10-22
Patient: 46 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Brain Death, Brain Compression, Intraventricular Haemorrhage, Intubation, Blood Albumin Decreased, Polyuria, Pupils Unequal, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Mydriasis, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, General Physical Health Deterioration, Troponin Increased, Respiratory Distress, Prothrombin Time Ratio Decreased, Blood Lactic Acid Increased, Haemoglobin Decreased, Cerebellar Haematoma, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Areflexia, Pao2 / Fio2 Ratio Decreased, Ventricular Fibrillation, Blood Pressure Decreased, Shock
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Aspegic 325
Dosage: 250 mg, once/single
Indication: Acute Myocardial Infarction
Start date: 2007-05-30
End date: 2007-05-30
Kardegic
Dosage: 75 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Myocardial Infarction
Lescol
Dosage: 80 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Lovenox
Dosage: 3 mg, once/single
Indication: Acute Myocardial Infarction
Start date: 2007-05-30
End date: 2007-05-30
Metalyse
Dosage: 9000 iu, once/single
Indication: Acute Myocardial Infarction
Start date: 2007-05-30
End date: 2007-05-30
Plavix
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Myocardial Infarction
Other drugs received by patient: Sectral; Amlor; Fozitec
Adverse event in male receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Switzerland on 2007-10-19
Patient: male, weighing 85.0 kg (187.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Cardiac Failure, Cytolytic Hepatitis
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol
Administration route: Oral
SU-011,248
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Renal Cell Carcinoma Stage Unspecified
Start date: 2007-03-23
End date: 2007-06-13
Other drugs received by patient: Zovirax; Konakion; Torsemide; Aspirin; Benerva; Becozyme; Enatec; Indocin; Metoprolol Succinate
Adverse event in 48 year old female receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a physician from Finland on 2007-07-19
Patient: 48 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Gastric Ulcer
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Burana; Zanidip
Adverse event in female receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from France on 2007-07-13
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Ligament Rupture, Vomiting, Pituitary Tumour Benign, Headache, Surgery, Malaise, Hot Flush, Arthralgia, Dizziness, Tendonitis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Coversyl / FRA /; Levothyroxine Sodium; Previscan; Dostinex
Adverse event in 41 year old male receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Norway on 2007-07-02
Patient: 41 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Nervous System Disorder, Headache
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2003-09-01
End date: 2003-10-01
Lescol
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2003-10-21
End date: 2004-01-13
Lipitor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 1998-01-01
End date: 2003-09-01
Mevacor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2003-10-01
End date: 2003-10-01
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 1993-09-01
End date: 1996-06-01
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 1996-06-01
End date: 1998-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Albyl-E; Sorbangil; Kredex; Selo-ZOK
Adverse event in male receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Norway on 2007-06-29
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Fatigue, Disturbance in Attention, Nervous System Disorder, Depression, Headache
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2003-10-21
End date: 2004-01-13
Lipitor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 1998-01-01
End date: 2003-09-01
Mevacor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2003-10-01
End date: 2003-10-01
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 1993-09-01
End date: 1998-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Albyl-E; Sorbangil; Kredex; Selo-ZOK; Paroxetine Hydrochloride; Ezetrol
Adverse event in 64 year old female receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-06-28
Patient: 64 year old female, weighing 76.2 kg (167.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Nausea, Musculoskeletal Stiffness
Suspect drug(s):
Avandia
Dosage: 4mg qd po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
Start date: 2005-03-01
End date: 2007-06-01
Lescol
Dosage: 40 mg qd po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Start date: 2007-03-01
End date: 2007-06-01
Adverse event in 73 year old female receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a pharmacist from France on 2007-06-26
Patient: 73 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Oral Discomfort, Blood Pressure Systolic Decreased, Dyspepsia, Nausea, Accidental Exposure
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Plavix
Adverse event in 64 year old male receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Italy on 2007-06-18
Patient: 64 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Failure, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Blood Urea Increased, Proteinuria, Haemoglobinuria, Blood Creatinine Increased
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Ulcex; Diuresix; Cardura; Aspirin
Adverse event in 41 year old male receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Norway on 2007-06-18
Patient: 41 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Disturbance in Attention, Nervous System Disorder, Headache
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol
Dosage: 40 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2003-09-01
End date: 2003-10-01
Lescol
Dosage: 40 mg/d
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2003-10-21
End date: 2004-01-13
Lipitor
Dosage: 20 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 1998-01-01
End date: 2003-09-01
Mevacor
Dosage: 20 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2003-10-01
End date: 2003-10-01
Zocor
Dosage: 10 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 1993-09-01
End date: 1996-06-01
Zocor
Dosage: 40 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 1996-06-01
End date: 1998-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Ezetrol; Selo-ZOK; Albyt-E; Sorbangil; Kredex; Seroxat
Adverse event in 80 year old female receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a physician from Finland on 2007-06-14
Patient: 80 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pruritus, Skin Exfoliation, Rash Erythematous, Rash Papular, Erythema Multiforme, Rash Macular, Blister
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Zanidip; Teveten HCT
Adverse event in 84 year old male receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Spain on 2007-06-14
Patient: 84 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Rhabdomyolysis, Renal Impairment, Blood Creatinine Increased
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Enalapril Maleate; Adiro; Omeprazole; Humuline NPH
Adverse event in 48 year old female receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a physician from Finland on 2007-06-11
Patient: 48 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Gastric Ulcer
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Burana; Zanidip
Adverse event in 60 year old male receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Switzerland on 2007-05-15
Patient: 60 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-02-28
End date: 2006-03-28
Pantozol
Administration route: Oral
Plavix
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-02-28
Sandimmune
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Betaserc; Cellcept; Prednisone TAB; Neurontin; Beloc; Acetylsalicylic Acid SRT
Adverse event in receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2007-05-14
Patient:
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Cholesterol Abnormal, Myocardial Infarction
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Adverse event in 60 year old male receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2007-05-14
Patient: 60 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myalgia, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Rhabdomyolysis, Hyperkalaemia, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Wrong Drug Administered, Drug Interaction, Myoglobin Blood Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol
Dosage: 80 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-02-28
End date: 2006-03-28
Pantozol
Dosage: 20 mg, bid
Plavix
Dosage: 75 mg/day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-02-28
Sandimmune
Dosage: 75 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-02-28
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Cellcept; Prednisone TAB; Neurontin; Metoprolol Succinate; Betaserc
Adverse event in 83 year old female receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a physician from Brazil on 2007-05-07
Patient: 83 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Urinary Tract Infection, Sepsis, Coma, Septic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol
Dosage: 20 mg, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2000-08-30
Lescol
Dosage: 40 mg/d
Administration route: Oral
Lescol XL
Dosage: 80 mg/d
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Lescol XL
Dosage: 80 mg, q48h
Administration route: Oral
Lescol XL
Dosage: 80 mg/d
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Caltrate; Fluoxetine; Omeprazole; Iskemil; Captopril; Travisco; Tanakan
Adverse event in receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2007-05-07
Patient:
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Cholesterol Abnormal, Myocardial Infarction
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Adverse event in 51 year old female receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-05-03
Patient: 51 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Liver Injury, Hypersensitivity, Excoriation, Hypoglycaemia, Cholestasis, Hepatitis, Myalgia, Insomnia, Gallbladder Disorder, Immune System Disorder, Monocyte Percentage Increased
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Zyrtec; Extra Strength Tylenol
Adverse event in 79 year old male receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a physician from France on 2007-05-02
Patient: 79 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hyperkalaemia, Anorexia, General Physical Health Deterioration, Hyponatraemia, Fall, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Acarbose
Dosage: total daily dose: 300 mg unit dose: 100 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
End date: 2006-07-23
Glucophage
Dosage: total daily dose: 3 g unit dose: 500 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Unevaluable Event
End date: 2006-07-23
Lasix
Dosage: total daily dose: 40 mg unit dose: 40 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Unevaluable Event
End date: 2006-07-23
Lescol
Dosage: total daily dose: 20 mg unit dose: 20 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Unevaluable Event
End date: 2006-07-23
Adverse event in 49 year old female receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-04-30
Patient: 49 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Liver Disorder, Paraesthesia, Anxiety, Dysgeusia, Palpitations, Insomnia, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Dizziness, Depression, Muscle Spasms
Suspect drug(s):
Diovan HCT
Dosage: 160/12.5 mg
Administration route: Oral
Lescol
Dosage: 80 mg, unk
Adverse event in 83 year old male receiving Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Italy on 2007-04-30
Patient: 83 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Extrasystoles, Arrhythmia
Suspect drug(s):
Lescol
Dosage: 80 mg/d
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Dyslipidaemia
Start date: 2002-05-31
End date: 2007-03-20
Selenium Sulfide
Dosage: 380 mg/d
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2007-03-02
Other drugs received by patient: Lomir
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