Review the side-effects of Lovastatin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body As a Whole - Weakness.
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Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, non- fatal liver failure, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence and nausea.
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Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps, muscle pain, Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM).
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Central Nervous System - Dizziness, cognitive impairment (e.g., memory loss, forgetfulness, amnesia, memory impairment, confusion) and headache.
Skin - Rash.
Special Senses - Blurred vision.
Altocor, Altoprev, Mevacor
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body As a Whole - Weakness.
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Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, non- fatal liver failure, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence and nausea.
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Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps, muscle pain, Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM).
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Central Nervous System - Dizziness, cognitive impairment (e.g., memory loss, forgetfulness, amnesia, memory impairment, confusion) and headache.
Skin - Rash.
Special Senses - Blurred vision.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Lovastatin
Lovastatin(Altocor) generic is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, prescribed for high cholesterol. It reduces the production of certain fatty substances in the body.Trade Names for Lovastatin
India :
Lochol |
Lovex |
Lovex (20 mg) |
Pro-HDL (20 mg) |
Recol (20 mg) |
Rovacor (20 mg) |
Statin |
Statin (20 mg) |
Lostatin (10mg) |
Lostatin (20mg) |
Lovadac (10mg) |
Lovadac (20mg) |
Rovacor (10mg) |
Rovacor (20mg) |
Elstatin® [Tab] |
Favolip® [Tab] |
Favolip® [Tab] |
Lestric® [Tab] |
Lestric® [Tab] |
Lipistat® [Tab]
International :
Altocor, Altoprev, Mevacor
