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Lovastatin
How Lovastatin works
Lovastatin is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).
Side Effects
Headache, Stomach pain, Constipation, Feeling sick, Muscle pain, Weakness, Dizziness, Increased glucose level in blood
Usage
Lovastatin is used in the treatment of increased cholesterol and increased triglycerides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Lovastatin a blood thinner or a beta blocker or ACE inhibitor?No, Lovastatin is a statin (lipid-lowering agents) or HMG CoA reductase inhibitor
Q. How Lovastatin works?Lovastatin works by blocking an enzyme (HMG CoA) that is needed by the body to make cholesterol, and hence reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood
Q. Is Lovastatin safe or is Lovastatin bad for you?Yes. Lovastatin is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
Q. Is lovastatin the same as Lipitor (atorvastatin) or simvastatin or pravastatin?No, although it belongs to same group of medications called statins
Q. Can I take lovastatin with ibuprofen or Tylenol?No results found for any interaction of lovastatin with ibuprofen or Tylenol, but always consult with your doctor before taking this medication
Q. Can I take aspirin or niacin with lovastatin?No, do not take aspirin or niacin with lovastatin, because they interact with each other
Q. Does Lovastatin cause hair loss or dry mouth or weight gain or constipation?No. Lovastatin does not cause hair loss or dry mouth or weight gain or constipation
Q. Does Lovastatin cause diabetes or raised blood sugar?No. Lovastatin does not cause diabetes or raised blood sugar
Q. Does Lovastatin cause memory loss or headaches?Yes, memory loss and headache are the side effects of Lovastatin.
