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 can i do for a medicine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Stop taking it: If it is an extreme necessity, and there are no alternatives, and you don&#x27;t know whether this an allergic reaction or an adverse drug reaction (side effect), see an allergist/immunologist for evaluation and possible desensitization to the said drug for treatment of a particular disease episode, good luck

Question 9

what is the best medicine for stubborn allergies?

Accepted Answer

Various Options: Daily steroid or antihistamines nasal sprays (fluticasone, azelastine) are helpful. Determining exactly what you could be sensitized to in order to practice appropriate avoidance measures is also important. If medications and avoidance are not effective or not feasible allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) could be an option as well. Other meds include Sudafed, Mucinex, (guaifenesin) Afrin, oral antihistamines

Question 10

i had allergy today , was it due to any of my medicine ?

Accepted Answer

Could be!: Without understanding the circumstances and the type of reaction, it is impossible to answer the question. If you started the new medicine, and experienced a reaction, it could be due to allergy to the medication.

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