What is Lovastatin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
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
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 31 |
Member evaluations
LeonaMS2004
evaluated on Sep 28, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
sarahbellum
evaluated on Sep 23, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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