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Lescol

Lescol

8.5
A medicine a doctor gives that lowers cholesterol and is taken by mouth at bedtime
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Have you ever taken Lescol before?

Examples

  • Patients taking Lescol are usually advised to do so at bedtime.

  • My doctor prescribed Lescol to help lower my cholesterol.

  • Generic fluvastatin may be used by those who cannot afford Lescol.

  • Doctor Smith prescribed Lescol to help lower my cholesterol.

  • The doctor prescribed Lescol to help lower my cholesterol levels before my next checkup.

  • Many patients find that taking Lescol at bedtime enhances its effectiveness in lowering cholesterol.

  • After discussing my options, I decided to try Lescol as part of my cholesterol management plan.

Synonyms

fluvastatin
vsLescol
  • Specialized
7.4

A medicine taken as a pill that lowers cholesterol in the blood

is the trademarked brand name used for the same statin taken at night

Surface Forms

Lescol singular
Lescols plural

Etymology

Lescol is a brand name that looks like a mix of les- ('less') and -col ('cholesterol'). A helpful way to remember it is that Lescol is a medicine that makes cholesterol 'less' and is often taken at bedtime.