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Reported deaths: 7    Reported hospitalizations: 33.
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FDA Reported Lescol Side Effects: myalgia, asthenia, blood bilirubin increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, nausea, blood creatinine increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, headache, neuropathy peripheral, myopathy.
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Lescol Side Effects Report #5199170-X
Physician from ALGERIA reported LESCOL problem on Dec 27, 2006. Male patient, 44 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis viral, jaundice, pruritus, transaminases increased. LESCOL dosage: 40 MG, BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5217961-3
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from MALTA on Jan 15, 2007. Male patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chest pain, muscle atrophy. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with DIURETICS, ACE INHIBITOR NOS. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5217967-4
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported LESCOL problem on Jan 15, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchitis, c-reactive protein increased, cardiac murmur, ecchymosis, mean platelet volume increased, palpable purpura, platelet count decreased, pyrexia, rash erythematous. LESCOL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VAXIGRIP, ASPIRIN, COVERSYL, DETENSIEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5227596-4
LESCOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FINLAND on Jan 24, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with asthma, hypertension and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, arrhythmia, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatitis, pyrexia, red blood cell sedimentation rate increased. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with SERETIDE DISKUS, COZAAR, VAGIFEM, KESTINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5227600-3
Physician from FRANCE reported LESCOL problem on Jan 22, 2007. Female patient was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, sigmoiditis. LESCOL dosage: 40 MG, BID. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5228934-9
LESCOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2007. Male patient was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tendon rupture. LESCOL dosage: 20 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5231455-0
Health Professional from ITALY reported LESCOL problem on Jan 26, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myopathy, neuropathy peripheral. LESCOL dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE, CARDURA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5232389-8
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from ALGERIA on Jan 28, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephrotic syndrome, protein urine present. LESCOL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5235347-2
Physician from SLOVAKIA (Slovak Republic) reported LESCOL problem on Feb 08, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia, influenza immunisation and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, myalgia, oedema peripheral, pyrexia, shock. LESCOL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN, LOZAP, EVISTA. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 01/26/2007.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5235349-6
LESCOL problem was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on Jan 30, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, myopathy, neuropathy peripheral. LESCOL dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE, CARDURA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5238203-9
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported LESCOL problem on Jan 31, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tendonitis. LESCOL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5245047-0
LESCOL problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, fall, malaise, muscle spasms, orthostatic hypotension, upper limb fracture. LESCOL dosage: 40 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with NIACIN, PANTOPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5252944-9
Physician from BRAZIL reported LESCOL problem on Feb 22, 2007. Female patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coma, sepsis, septic shock, urinary tract infection. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with CALTRATE, FLUOXETINE, OMEPRAZOLE, ISKEMIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/14/2006.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5255395-6
LESCOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Feb 19, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 224.9 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ligament injury, ligament operation, tendonitis. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5256044-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LESCOL problem on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, muscle spasms, muscle twitching. LESCOL dosage: 40 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5256046-7
LESCOL problem was reported by a Health Professional from NORWAY on Feb 21, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: headache, myalgia, nervous system disorder. LESCOL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, MEVACOR, ZOCOR. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5265978-5
Consumer or non-health professional from FINLAND reported LESCOL problem on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with asthma, hypertension and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, arrhythmia, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatitis, pyrexia, red blood cell sedimentation rate increased. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with SERETIDE DISKUS, COZAAR, VAGIFEM, KESTINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5266936-7
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension, goitre, oesophagitis and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, carbohydrate antigen 19-9 increased, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, gastrointestinal carcinoma, hepatitis c positive, liver function test abnormal, tumour marker increased. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with INHIBACE PLUS, THYREX, PANTOPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5269676-3
Health Professional from NORWAY reported LESCOL problem on Mar 07, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disturbance in attention, headache, myalgia, nervous system disorder. LESCOL dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, MEVACOR, ZOCOR, EZETROL, ALBYT. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5270128-5
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastroenteritis, jaundice, liver function test abnormal. LESCOL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5271285-7
Physician from SLOVAKIA (Slovak Republic) reported LESCOL problem on Mar 09, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia, influenza immunisation and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, acidosis, anuria, asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, dehydration, diarrhoea, hepatic enzyme abnormal. LESCOL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN, LOZAP, EVISTA, SALINE, MANNITOL, FENTANYL, HYDROCORTISON, TRAMADOL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 01/26/2007.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5288458-X
LESCOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Mar 25, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, mobility decreased, nausea. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5294365-9
Physician from CROATIA (local name: Hrvatska) reported LESCOL problem on Apr 05, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bile duct cancer, faeces discoloured, hepatorenal failure, jaundice, malaise, papilloma, vomiting. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with IRUZID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/26/2007.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5302930-5
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from on Apr 06, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pain in extremity. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with PREXANIL, BLOKSAN, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5304128-3
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported LESCOL problem on Apr 10, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, blood creatinine increased, bradycardia, fall, hyperkalaemia, hyponatraemia, renal failure acute. LESCOL dosage: 20 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX, GLUCOPHAGE, ACARBOSE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5304142-8
LESCOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, muscle spasms, muscle twitching. LESCOL dosage: 40 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5304225-2
Physician from SLOVAKIA (Slovak Republic) reported LESCOL problem on Apr 16, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia, influenza immunisation and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abasia, acidosis, anuria, asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, dehydration, diarrhoea, hepatic enzyme abnormal. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN, LOZAP, EVISTA, CHLORIDE, MANNITOL, FENTANYL, HYDROCORTISON, TRAMADOL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 01/26/2007.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5304316-6
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from HUNGARY on Apr 11, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, jaundice, nausea. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with SYNCUMAR. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5311376-5
Health Professional from ITALY reported LESCOL problem on Apr 17, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arrhythmia, extrasystoles. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with LOMIR, SELENIUM SULFIDE. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5316462-1
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from BELGIUM on Apr 24, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema, swelling face. LESCOL dosage: 20 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with AVODART. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5317499-9
Physician from BRAZIL reported LESCOL problem on May 03, 2007. Female patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coma, sepsis, septic shock, urinary tract infection. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with CALTRATE, FLUOXETINE, OMEPRAZOLE, ISKEMIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 03/14/2006.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5318701-X
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 03, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholestasis, excoriation, gallbladder disorder, hepatitis, hypersensitivity, hypoglycaemia, immune system disorder, insomnia, liver injury. LESCOL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, ZYRTEC, EXTRA STRENGTH TYLENOL. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5323465-X
Health Professional from GERMANY reported LESCOL problem on May 04, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, hyperkalaemia, myalgia, myoglobin blood increased, rhabdomyolysis. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, SANDIMMUNE, PANTOZOL, ASPIRIN, CELLCEPT, PREDNISONE, NEURONTIN, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5325929-1
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from BELGIUM on May 07, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased. LESCOL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5328326-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LESCOL problem on May 11, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination, visual. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5336733-2
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from MALTA on May 18, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain. LESCOL dosage: 80MG/DAY. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5345234-7
Physician from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA reported LESCOL problem on May 24, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination, auditory, palpitations, photophobia, tremor. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL, METFORMIN. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5351987-4
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from FINLAND on May 29, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastric ulcer. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG AS A DEPOT. During the same period patient was treated with BURANA, ZANIDIP. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5356593-3
Physician from FINLAND reported LESCOL problem on June 01, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blister, erythema multiforme, pruritus, rash erythematous, rash macular, rash papular, skin exfoliation. LESCOL dosage: 40 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with ZANIDIP, TEVETEN HCT. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5356604-5
LESCOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on June 07, 2007. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, renal impairment, rhabdomyolysis. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ADIRO, OMEPRAZOLE, HUMULINE NPH. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/18/2007.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5360199-X
Health Professional from NORWAY reported LESCOL problem on June 06, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disturbance in attention, headache, myalgia, nervous system disorder. LESCOL dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, MEVACOR, ZOCOR, EZETROL, ALBYT. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5361839-1
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 08, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, dysuria, myalgia, renal impairment. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5369967-1
Pharmacist from FRANCE reported LESCOL problem on June 14, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental exposure, blood pressure systolic decreased, dyspepsia, nausea, oral discomfort. LESCOL dosage: 20 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5376901-7
LESCOL problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 28, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 168.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, diabetes mellitus and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: musculoskeletal stiffness, myalgia, nausea. LESCOL dosage: 40 MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDIA. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5055976-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LESCOL problem on July 11, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: surgery, tendon rupture. LESCOL dosage: 40 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5059361-5
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from RUSSIAN FEDERATION on July 13, 2006. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with BETA BLOCKING AGENTS. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5067917-9
Physician from SPAIN reported LESCOL problem on July 17, 2006. Male patient was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyponatraemia. LESCOL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMERIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5069476-3
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 02, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 151.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nausea. LESCOL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5070881-X
Pharmacist from FRANCE reported LESCOL problem on July 25, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fear of falling, gait disturbance, hypoaesthesia, paraesthesia, sciatica. LESCOL dosage: 20 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5072300-6
LESCOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on July 03, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 191.8 lb, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, essential hypertension and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, beta 2 microglobulin increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood iron increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, chromaturia, chronic myeloid leukaemia, condition aggravated, dehydration. LESCOL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHLORAMINOPHENE, BURINEX, TRIMETAZIDINE, LACTULOSE, TROXERUTIN, HYPERIUM, FURADANTIN, LOZOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5072794-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LESCOL problem on July 11, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: surgery, tendon rupture. LESCOL dosage: 20 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5078922-0
LESCOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Aug 07, 2006. Female patient, 84 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with hyperuricaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: c-reactive protein increased, creatinine renal clearance decreased, eyelid oedema, haematuria, neutrophil count increased, peripheral ischaemia, proteinuria, pruritus, purpura. LESCOL dosage: 20 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, ZANIDIP, NEBIVOLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5083187-X
Pharmacist from PERU reported LESCOL problem on Aug 09, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, prophylaxis, hypertension, arrhythmia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, dyspnoea, feeling hot, headache, hypertensive crisis. LESCOL dosage: 40 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, ADALAT, COAPROVEL, CORDARONE, DURICEF. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5088465-6
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 104.0 lb, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic enzyme increased. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG DAILY ORAL. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5092796-3
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported LESCOL problem on July 03, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 191.8 lb, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, essential hypertension and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, beta 2 microglobulin increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood iron increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, chromaturia, chronic myeloid leukaemia, condition aggravated, dehydration. LESCOL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHLORAMINOPHENE, BURINEX, TRIMETAZIDINE, LACTULOSE, TROXERUTIN, HYPERIUM, FURADANTIN, LOZOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5095944-4
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Aug 23, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioplasty, asthenia, muscular weakness, myalgia, myopathy. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX, PLAVIX, AMLODIPINE. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5098102-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LESCOL problem on May 08, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, diabetes mellitus and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, blood glucose increased, cerebrovascular accident, diabetes mellitus, dizziness, dyspnoea, neuropathy peripheral, road traffic accident. LESCOL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VYTORIN, ACTOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5098365-3
LESCOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 08, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, diabetes mellitus and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, blood glucose increased, cerebrovascular accident, diabetes mellitus, dizziness, dyspnoea, neuropathy peripheral, road traffic accident. LESCOL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VYTORIN, ACTOS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5098909-1
Physician from AUSTRIA reported LESCOL problem on Aug 23, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioplasty, asthenia, muscular weakness, myalgia, myopathy. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX, PLAVIX, AMLODIPINE. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5098929-7
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Aug 23, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioplasty, asthenia, muscular weakness, myalgia, myopathy. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX, PLAVIX, AMLODIPINE. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5108971-5
Physician from RUSSIAN FEDERATION reported LESCOL problem on July 13, 2006. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with BETA BLOCKING AGENTS. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5118587-2
LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from ALGERIA on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient, 43 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agraphia, amnesia, disorientation. LESCOL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5129314-7
Physician from BELGIUM reported LESCOL problem on Oct 05, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bilirubin increased, blood creatinine increased, blood triglycerides increased, blood urea abnormal, lipase increased. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, COZAAR, TENORETIC. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5129356-1
LESCOL problem was reported by a Health Professional from ALBANIA on Oct 08, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, gastrointestinal disorder. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with CORVITOL, ZOLOFT, XANAX, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5131316-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LESCOL problem on Oct 11, 2006. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, apoptosis, aspartate aminotransferase increased, autoimmune hepatitis, biopsy liver, hepatic fibrosis. LESCOL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

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LESCOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Oct 16, 2006. Male patient, 54 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tendon disorder. LESCOL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

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Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported LESCOL problem on Aug 07, 2006. Female patient, 84 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with hyperuricaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arteritis, c-reactive protein increased, creatinine renal clearance decreased, extremity necrosis, eyelid oedema, finger amputation, glomerulonephritis membranoproliferative, haematuria, nephroangiosclerosis. LESCOL dosage: 20 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, ZANIDIP, NEBIVOLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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LESCOL problem was reported by a Health Professional from SWITZERLAND on Oct 27, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, hyperkalaemia, myalgia, myoglobin blood increased, rhabdomyolysis. LESCOL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, SANDIMMUNE, PANTOZOL, ASPIRIN, CELLCEPT, PREDNISONE, NEURONTIN, BELOC ZOK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LESCOL problem on Nov 08, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 260.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, contusion, muscular weakness, nausea. LESCOL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

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LESCOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on Nov 03, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, bilirubin conjugated increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, cholelithiasis, cholestasis, hepatic cyst, renal cyst. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with GLIBOMET, TAREG, TRIATEC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5154928-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LESCOL problem on Nov 08, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac pacemaker insertion, heart rate irregular. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

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LESCOL problem was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on Dec 13, 2006. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, bilirubin conjugated increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatitis. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with DAONIL, DIANBEN, COAPROVEL, ALDACTONE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, EMCONCOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5176921-1
Physician from ITALY reported LESCOL problem on Dec 06, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, pain in extremity, shock. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG, UNK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5179243-8
LESCOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Dec 09, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia. LESCOL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

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Physician from ITALY reported LESCOL problem on Dec 06, 2006. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, liver disorder, pain in extremity, shock. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG, ONCE/SINGLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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LESCOL problem was reported by a Physician from FINLAND on July 11, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastric ulcer. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with BURANA, ZANIDIP. Patient recovered.

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Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported LESCOL problem on Aug 06, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neuropathic ulcer, neuropathy, paraesthesia. LESCOL dosage: 40 MG/DAY. Patient recovered.

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LESCOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from HUNGARY on Aug 28, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, depression. LESCOL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

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Physician from PORTUGAL reported LESCOL problem on Aug 31, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: back pain, gait disturbance. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with LOPRAZOLAM, PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE, GLUCOSAMINE SULPHATE CHLORIDE, CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL, ALENDRONIC ACID. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5453701-0
LESCOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from HUNGARY on Aug 28, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 186.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, depression, irritability. LESCOL dosage: 80 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Lescol Side Effects Report #5463322-1
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported LESCOL problem on Sept 11, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, osteoporosis, palpitations and was treated with LESCOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthropathy, bundle branch block, cardiomegaly, dyspnoea, eosinophilia, eosinophilic fasciitis, haematuria, inflammation, interstitial lung disease. LESCOL dosage: 20 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with FOSAMAX, CALTRATE, ISOPTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


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