Common Headache, Stomach pain, Constipation, Feeling sick, Muscle pain, Weakness, Dizziness, Increased glucose level in blood.

Expert advice for Statin Tablet
Statin lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL). It helps prevent heart attack and stroke. Statin prevents one death in every 50 patients with heart disease treated over 4 to 5 years. It is better to take in the evening. In general, Statin is safe. It may cause digestive problems like diarrhoea, gas. If any of these happen to you, take it with food. Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine. Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine. Regular exercise and low-fat diet further help to lower levels of fat in the blood.

Q. What should I know about high cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Your total cholesterol is made up of LDL and HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol as it can build up in the wall of your blood vessels and slow or obstruct blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. This can cause heart diseases and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. Triglycerides also are harmful fats found in your blood.

Q. Is Statin a blood thinner or a beta blocker or ACE inhibitor?
No, Statin is a statin (lipid-lowering agents) or HMG CoA reductase inhibitor

Q. How Statin works?
Statin 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 Statin safe or is Statin bad for you?
Yes. Statin 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 Statin cause hair loss or dry mouth or weight gain or constipation?
No. Statin does not cause hair loss or dry mouth or weight gain or constipation

Q. Does Statin cause diabetes or raised blood sugar?
No. Statin does not cause diabetes or raised blood sugar

Q. Does Statin cause memory loss or headaches?
Yes, memory loss and headache are the side effects of Statin.