| What is Lovastatin?
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Lovastatin is used to lower cholesterol levels in people with primary hypercholesterolemia. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Lovastatin?
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Lovastatin side effects may include abdominal pain/cramps, altered sense of taste, blurred vision, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, gas, headache, heartburn, indigestion, itching, muscle cramps, muscle pain, muscle weakness with rash, nausea, rash,
and weakness.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. |
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| How is Lovastatin taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Lovastatin provided by your doctor.
Lovastatin should be taken with meals. If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Lovastatin with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Lovastatin. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining
Lovastatin with clarithromycin, clofibrate, cyclosporine, erythromycin,
fenofibrate, fluconazole, gemfibrozil, itraconazole, ketoconazole,
nefazodone, nicotinic acid, niacin, or protease inhibitors. If you are taking
Lovastatin with any of these drugs, (or with large quantities of grapefruit juice), alert your doctor immediately at the first sign of
muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if accompanied by fever or general body discomfort. If you need to take erythromycin,
biaxin, nizoral, or sporanox, the doctor may temporarily take you off
Lovastatin. |
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| How should I store Lovastatin?
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Store Lovastatin at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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