About Mevacor(Lovastatin)
Lovastatin is a member of the drug class of statins, used for lowering cholesterol (hypolipidemic agent) in those with hypercholesterolemia and so preventing cardiovascular disease.
Side effects
Lovastatin is usually well tolerated. Lovastatin, and all statin drugs, can rarely cause myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. This can be life threatening if not recognised and treated in time and so any unexplained muscle pain or weakness whilst on lovastatin should be promptly mentioned to the prescribing doctor.
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