Lovastatin is used in the treatment of increased cholesterol and increased triglycerides.

Lovastatin is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).

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• Lovastatin lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL). It helps prevent heart attack and stroke.
• Lovastatin 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, Lovastatin 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.

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

Ques. Q. How Lovastatin works?
Lovastatin 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

Ques. Q. Is Lovastatin safe or is Lovastatin bad for you?
Yes. Lovastatin is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Ques. Q. Is lovastatin the same as Lipitor (atorvastatin) or simvastatin or pravastatin?
No, although it belongs to same group of medications called statins

Ques. 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

Ques. Q. Can I take aspirin or niacin with lovastatin?
No, do not take aspirin or niacin with lovastatin, because they interact with each other

Ques. Q. Does Lovastatin cause hair loss or dry mouth or weight gain or constipation?
No. Lovastatin does not cause hair loss or dry mouth or weight gain or constipation

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

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