Pronunciation: LOE va sta tin
Brand: Altoprev
20 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 576, TEVA
10 mg, round, peach, imprinted with 926, TEVA
40 mg, round, green, imprinted with 928, TEVA
10 mg, round, orange, imprinted with E 70
20 mg, round, blue, imprinted with E 72
40 mg, round, green, imprinted with E 74
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with CTI, 142
40 mg, round, white, imprinted with CTI 143
20 mg, round, pink, imprinted with 634
40 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with 635
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with CTI 141
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with CTI 142
40 mg, round, white, imprinted with CTI 143
20 mg, round, pink, imprinted with LOGO, 634
40 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with LOGO, 635
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with CTI 141
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with CTI 142
40 mg, round, white, imprinted with CTI 143
40 mg, round, green, imprinted with E 74
10 mg, oval, green, imprinted with LU, G01
40 mg, round, green, imprinted with LU, G03
20 mg, round, orange, imprinted with LOGO 20
40 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with LOGO 40
60 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with LOGO 60
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with APO, L10
10 mg, round, orange, imprinted with MP 532
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with M L19
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with APO, LOV 20
20 mg, round, blue, imprinted with MP 533
20 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with M L20
40 mg, round, white, imprinted with LOV 40, APO
40 mg, round, green, imprinted with MP 534
40 mg, round, pink, imprinted with M L21
20 mg, octagonal, blue, imprinted with MEVACOR, MSD 731
40 mg, octagonal, green, imprinted with MEVACOR, MSD 732
You should not take lovastatin if you have active liver disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.
Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant.
Lovastatin is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).
Lovastatin is used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in adults with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.
Lovastatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use lovastatin if you are allergic to it, or if:
Many drugs can interact and cause dangerous effects. Some drugs should not be used together with lovastatin. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Lovastatin can cause the breakdown of muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney failure. This happens more often in older adults or people who have kidney disease or poorly controlled hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
Do not use if you are pregnant. This medicine can harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy. Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine.
Lovastatin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
It may take up to 4 weeks before your cholesterol levels improve, and you may need frequent blood tests. Even if you have no symptoms, tests can help your doctor determine if this medicine is effective.
You may need to stop using lovastatin for a short time if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
Lovastatin is only part of a complete treatment program that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterol, or lovastatin will not be as effective.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can raise triglyceride levels and may increase your risk of liver damage.
Grapefruit may interact with lovastatin and lead to unwanted side effects. Avoid the use of grapefruit products.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Lovastatin can cause the breakdown of muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, or dark colored urine.
Also call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Some drugs can increase your risk of serious muscle problems if you take them together with lovastatin. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use any of the following drugs:
This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect lovastatin. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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