User:Mr. Ibrahem/Fluvastatin

Fluvastatin, sold under the brand name Lescol among others, is a medication used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides and prevent heart disease. It is used together with diet and exercise. It is taken by mouth. Up to 4 weeks may be required for maximal effect.

Common side effects include muscle pain, heart burn, nausea, and headaches. Other side effects may include muscle breakdown, liver problems, high blood sugar, and memory problems. Use during pregnancy may harm the baby. It is a statin and works by blocking HMG-CoA reductase.

Fluvastatin was patented in 1982 and approved for medical use in 1993. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines as an alternative to simvastatin. It is available as a generic medication. In the United Kingdom 4 weeks of medication costs the NHS about £3 to 20 per month as of 2021.