Lescol 80mg tablet 4×7’s

Warnings

Pregnancy
This medication is not to be used in pregnant females.

Lactation
This medication should not be used in lactating females.

Alcohol
Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.

Precautions
Patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease should be cautioned. Liver function tests should be performed before and after treatment with this medication to make sure there is no serious adverse effect on the liver. Patients with renal(kidney) impairment , hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid ) , a history of muscle disorders, or hypotension (low blood pressure). Consult your healthcare provider for a complete list of precautions and appropriate medical advice according to your medical history.

Expert Advice

This medication is used along with other drugs to reduce total cholesterol and other fat based molecules inside the body. It is also used to slow down the progression of coronary atherosclerosis  (blockage in the blood vessels of the heart) in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia (increased cholesterol in blood)  as well as other coronary( blood vessels of the heart) diseases.

Side Effects

GI disturbances , sinusitis (inflammation of the sinus ) , hypoesthesia , UTIs (infections of the urinary tract) , insomnia (sleeplessness),  tooth disorders . Rarely abnormal liver function , myopathy(muscle disease) , headache , fatigue , dizziness , depression , memory loss , sexual dysfunction(problems while engaging in sexual activity) among many others. Consult your healthcare provider if you observe any of these  or any other other side effects.