Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 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

can you take amioderone 200 mg daily whilst on fluvastatin?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: You may take as prescribed!

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 are the signs that you might have a cat allergy?

Accepted Answer

Sneezing.....: Runny nose, itchy nose and throat, nasal congestion, itchy and watery eyes, and possibly even cough, wheeze, and shortness of breath.

Question 9

can bone pain be a sign of allergy?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: I presume you know you didnt "bang" the bone...So if it has lasted a while see your dr. Who will tke a full history and examine you..An allergy would be unusual.

Question 10

hi today i got my tetanus shot what are the 2018 side effects of the shot and whats signs you have a allergy to it?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus shot : A sore arm is the expected side effect. Any allergic to reaction would have occurred by now such as rash and difficult breathing and GI symptoms

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What are the signs that you might have a cat allergy?

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