Nice research. Lescol (even in XL form) is the least potent of the statin drugs. Having said that, be very wary of ever taking another statin drug, since little published research has shown that if you have a reaction to one, you will more than likely have the same, or equally unpleasant in another form, with any of the others.

The insert papers on every statin that I have tried has said that male sexual dysfuntion and hypogonadism are possible side effects. Fluvastatin is one of the two I haven't tried--all with unsatisfactory results. I lost a kidney to lipitor. Thank your lucky stars that you didn't end up with a seriously damaged internal organ like I did.

The hypogonadism may or may not go away. Find a doctor, preferably an endocrinologist, that you can trust and will work with you to get this back to where you need to be.

Good luck, and keep us informed on how things go. :D