Lovastatin

What is Lovastatin?

TYPES:Generic: LovastatinBrand:

Lovastatin is an antilipemic drug used as an adjunct to dietary therapy to decrease elevated serum total and LDL-cholesterol concentrations in primary hypercholesterolemia; and for primary prevention of coronary artery disease.

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How do members experience Lovastatin?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) 98 9
Hyperlipidemia 33 3
General health 11 1
Diabetes type 2 4 0
Increased lipids in blood (hyperlipidemia) 3 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Chronic fatigue 1
Fatigue 1
Headaches 1
Muscle pain 1
Nausea 1
Neuropathy in feet 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 3
Moderate 2
Mild 3
None 31

Member evaluations

charkimber

evaluated on Jun 02, 2021

  • Perceived effectiveness for high blood pressure when lying down (supine hypertension): Major
  • Side effects: None

demohun

evaluated on Jan 03, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild

tmmjclole

evaluated on May 19, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: None
  • Side effects: None
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