Lescol XL

Adults:

General Dosing Information: Fluvastatin is taken by mouth in doses ranging from 20 mg to 80 mg per day, as a single dose, with or without food. Capsules should not be broken, crushed, chewed or opened before use, and two 40 mg Fluvastatin capsules should not be taken at the same time. Because a given dose reaches its full effect within about 4 weeks, lipid levels should be checked again at that point and the dose adjusted based on how the patient responds and on established treatment guidelines. Adult Patients with Hypercholesterolemia (Heterozygous Familial and Nonfamilial) and Mixed Dyslipidemia: The recommended starting dose is one 40 mg Fluvastatin capsule in the evening, or one 40 mg capsule twice a day; two 40 mg capsules should not be taken at the same time. Alternatively, the recommended starting dose is one 80 mg dose taken once, at any time of day. Pediatric Patients (10 to 16 years of age) with Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia: The recommended starting dose is one 20 mg Fluvastatin capsule. Any increase in dose, up to a maximum of 40 mg twice daily or 80 mg once daily, should be made at intervals of 6 weeks, with the dose tailored to the individual patient's treatment goals.