Question 1

can lescol ( fluvastatin) cause thrush?

Accepted Answer

Not very likely: Although everything is possible, thrush is not a
common side effect of Lescol (fluvastatin) by any means;
an antibiotic could be a much more likely cause.
Lescol (fluvastatin) is a cholesterol lowering drug.

Question 2

is it safe to take lescol (fluvastatin) while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Ideally No: Lescol (fluvastatin) is used for high cholesterol.  There have been reports of fetal abnormalities and it isn't recommended.  Ideally we can get you off of Lescol (fluvastatin) before your pregnancy.  Talk to your doctor right away if you are takiing Lescol (fluvastatin) and think you are pregnant.

Question 3

please describe the medication: lescol (fluvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Statin - Fluvastatin: Lescol is the brand name for fluvastatin, one of several "statin" medications that inhibit hmg co-a reductase, the rate limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. These medications increase the number of LDL receptors that bind and remove LDL particles from the circulation. Statins have been shown to significantly reduce heart attack, death from heart attack, and ischemic stroke.

Question 4

can you take amioderone 200 mg daily whilst on fluvastatin?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: You may take as prescribed!

Question 5

is it safe to take policosanol when taking lescol (fluvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Should be: Policosanol is a herbal medicine allegedly helpful
in treating cholesterol related problems, just as Lescol (fluvastatin) is;i am not aware of any problems associa ted with the combination;but then policosanol has
not been that well studied in this country, so the
answer is uncertain;it could, conceivably potentiate statin side effects, such as heoatotoxicity as well as mypathies so caution is
recommended.

Question 6

please describe the medication: fluvastatin?

Accepted Answer

Lowers cholesterol: Fluvastatin is in the class of medications called "statins".  It's brand name is lescol (fluvastatin).   It is one of the older members of the class.  It is primarily used to reduce cholesterol production by the body.
Other  common medications in this class include Lipitor (atorvastatin), zocor (simvastatin), and Crestor (rosuvastatin).

Question 7

can you take policosanol while also taking lescol (fluvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Policosanol is an Insulin sensitizing agent, used for Insulin resistance syndrome, or pre-diabetes, and raises the HDL or good cholesterol, while lowering LDL bad cholesterol.  The only interaction seems to be with levodopa, used for treating parkinson's disease.

Question 8

what could cause allergies all year long?

Accepted Answer

All year long.: Most commonly dust mites and molds and pets. In rare cases, what you work around.

Question 9

what are the main causes of allergies during the winter?

Accepted Answer

Indoor allergens: There is little that pollinates in the winter. If you are in the south you may experience mountain cedar pollinating then, but in the north there isn't really anything. So allergies in the winter tend to be caused by indoor allergens (pets, etc), or are not allergies but upper respiratory infections, or irritant responses to pollution, response to cold/dry air, etc.

Question 10

i am having allergy symptoms in my house. what may cause these outbreaks?

Accepted Answer

Indoor allergies: Common indoor allergens include dust mite and animal dander.  Other less common indoor allergens are mold, cockroach, other pets (birds, rodents), and feathers (pillows, comforters).   During tree, grass or weed pollen season, pollen may blow through screens or open doors or windows, making it seem like indoor allergens.  An allergist can perform skin tests for these and have an answer in 20 min.

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