Side Effects Lovastatin

Does lovastatin cause weight gain? ## I have been taking Lovastatin for about 2 months and have gained about 5 pounds. Is this related. It seems like I am craving carbs all the time since I started this medication. ## I have gained weight since taking lovastatin also, but no one will fess up that this may be related. ## Some significant but rare side effects are leg pain and rare very severe leg pain rhabdomyolysis, others are headache back pain uti myalgia, diarrhea, dizziness, etc Not normally seen ## I gained weight and was hungry for carbs. I quit taking it and my craving has gone!! ## I have also gained weight. It's the first time i n 30 years that i have had to go up a size. I can't see any other reason ## Not so rare. The problem is that doctors rarely pay attention to si...

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Drug Index

Lovastatin, sold under the brand name Mevacor among others, is a statin medication, to treat high blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.[2] Its use is recommended together with lifestyle changes.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, muscles pains, rash, and trouble sleeping.[2] Serious side effects may include liver problems, muscle breakdown, and kidn...

What are the side affects of lovastatin, I've gained 40 lbs since on BP meds ## Most blood pressure medications can cause weight gain, as a side effect, according the FDA, though it's usually only about 10lbs, or so. Lovastatin is used to help lower cholesterol and its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, joint/muscle aches and flatulence. Which blood pressure medications do you take?

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My doctor prescribed me Lovastatin Light green, round,with letter E/number74..pill form Sent out for a mail order/a round pink pill with A letter M, Under M..is a letter L21. Did pharmacy send me the wrong pill? Should I check with my doctor again before taking them? Please help. ## This tablet is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, and they list it as containing 40mgs of Lovastatin, which is most commonly used to treat lower high cholesterol. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, headache, dizziness, runny nose, and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been on Lovastain for three years. My eyes are itching like crazy. I itch all over at night. Has anybody else had this problem? ## Hello, Sherry! How are you? I don't see anything about the itchy eyes, but this medication is reported by the FDA as being known to cause the all over body itching. Other side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Are you on any other medications? If the body itching just occurs at night, it could be due to a circulation issue. I used to experience with certain blood pressure medications that I was taking. Have you had this checked out, yet to get a diagnosis?

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What color is lovastatin ## What does the Lovastatin 40 mg. pill look like? ## Lovastatin is actually a generic medication, so there are far too many available on the market for me to be able to describe them all for you. It is used to help lower cholesterol levels and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. In some people the side effects have been so severe that they had to discontinue the medication. You can learn more Lovastatin details here. A couple of examples of the 40mg tablets include: Round, green with LU on one side and G03 on the other. Round, green with an E over 74 on one side. Round, yellow with 635 on one side and R on the other. Round, white with CTI over 143 on one side. Round, green with 928 one on side and TEVA or 93 on th...

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what color should this RX be? round tablet on side has R and other side number 634 ## This tablet should be round, pink and have the R logo on one side and the numbers 634 on the opposite. Lovastatin is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include nausea, headache and joint/muscle aches. In some cases, these have been severe enough that the medication has had to be discontinued. Learn more Lovastatin details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I take one Verapamil SR 240 mg tablet per day. I've been taking it at lunchtime (at approx. 12-12:30) with food. Is this the best time of day to take it? I also take other prescribed meds: 2 Metformin, 1 Losartan, 1 Xarelto and 1 Lovastatin. Presently, I take Losartan in the early a.m.; Xarelto at 6:30p.m.; Metformin in the a.m. and p.m.; and Lovastatin at bedtime. I was taken off of Atenolol because of my low pulse. My main concern is the time of day to take the above meds because I do better on a schedule. ## It really depends on what works best for you, unless your doctors gives some reason that you should take them at others times. The FDA warns that you may experience side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, stomach pain, flatulence, and diarrhea....

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Describes Lupin Pharma 20mg Lovastatin ## Actually, the marking on this tablet is LU G02. The FDA classifies Lovastatin as being a statin medication that is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol, typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Blue round pill with numbers on both sides. 567 on one side 93 on the other side. ## Hello, Peaches! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 20mgs of Lovastatin. The FDA lists this medication as being used to help lower cholesterol. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My grandma gave me one of her old purses & I found a few small round mint green pills with G02 on one side & LU on the other side can u tell me what it is and what its used for so I'll know if she has been missing a dose of her medication that she really needs. ## Hello, Melarry! How are you? This tablet contains 20mgs of Lovastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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white capsule shape, coated, imprinted on one side only GC 226 ## This tablet contains 20mgs of Lovastatin, used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headaches and joint/muscle aches. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I believe it is a less expensive over the counter migraine pill. A Generic version of “Excedrin Migraine”. 250 Aceteminophen 250 Asprin 65 mg Caffeine

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What is a small round tablet with LU on one side and G02 on the reverse side. ## This tablet contains 20mgs of Lovastatin, used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, joint/muscle aches and myopathy. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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## please send info on lavocor asap--side effects--mood swings--negativity ## I'm curious as to whether or not this person was actually meaning to ask about Lipitor, which contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin? Or possibly Mevacor, which contains Lovastatin? The name clearly leads me to believe they meant some type of statin medication, these are usually the first choice for lowering cholesterol. Thus, I'm going to include the link to Statin details , so if they'd return, or if someone else is unsure of the name, they can learn more and possibly see which is the correct one. ## My daughter has been taking this drug for 10 days. She is in so much pain, she needs assistance to get out if bed, get off the couch,her knees r sswollen, hurts to bend her elbows, can't mak...

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Light blue pill with LU on one side and G03 on the other. What is it? ## Hello, Daddy! How are you? This tablet contains 40mgs of Lovastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Doing well, Vernon. How about you? Thanks for the reply, I wasn't sure and appreciate the answer. Daddy

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oblong 635 ## This tablet contains 40mgs of Lovastatin, a generic for Mevacor, this is used to help lower cholesterol. Some of the most common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness and headache. You can read more about this medication here: Did you have any other questions?

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small, round blue pill with the number 72 and the letter E ## This tablet contains 20mgs of Lovastatin, used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I've been taking this medication for about a week and I noticed my muscles ache. Will that side affect stop are should I discontinue use?

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What are all the meds being perscribed for hyperlipidemia? I would like to compare them and look into each ones side affects. Thank you for your help.:)Jayme ## I take Zocor myself. It seems todo the job without side effects. Look into Lovastatin, Lipitor, Questram, Niacin, Crestor, Provachol, Mevacor and Lescol. I hope this helps.

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Lovastatin

Lovastatin, sold under the brand name Mevacor among others, is a statin medication, to treat high blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.[2] Its use is recommended together with lifestyle changes.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, muscles pains, rash, and trouble sleeping.[2] Serious side effects may include liver problems, muscle breakdown, and kidn...

Lovastatin

Lovastatin, sold under the brand name Mevacor among others, is a statin medication, to treat high blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.[2] Its use is recommended together with lifestyle changes.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, muscles pains, rash, and trouble sleeping.[2] Serious side effects may include liver problems, muscle breakdown, and kidn...