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. Lovastatin is a naturally occurring drug found in food such as Pleurotus ostreatus and red yeast rice...
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Positive Experiences with High Cholesterol
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Lovastatin4,138 posts
Fewer patient posts reported that Lovastatin helped them when used for High Cholesterol (62% lower than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Mevacor
An average number of patient posts reported that Mevacor helped them when used for High Cholesterol
Lipitor
Fewer patient posts reported that Lipitor helped them when used for High Cholesterol (29% lower than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Simvastatin
Fewer patient posts reported that Simvastatin helped them when used for High Cholesterol (65% lower than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Zocor
Fewer patient posts reported that Zocor helped them when used for High Cholesterol (42% lower than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Pravastatin
An average number of patient posts reported that Pravastatin helped them when used for High Cholesterol
Atorvastatin
Fewer patient posts reported that Atorvastatin helped them when used for High Cholesterol (77% lower than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Crestor
Fewer patient posts reported that Crestor helped them when used for High Cholesterol (17% lower than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Pravachol
More patient posts reported that Pravachol helped them when used for High Cholesterol (51% higher than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Zetia
More patient posts reported that Zetia helped them when used for High Cholesterol (99% higher than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Fluvastatin
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Lovastatin Top Concerns
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...taking 20 mg Adderall for my ADD, which has worsened ...allergies and am allergic to morphine and had allergic reactions to amoxicillin. I am also taking lovastatin, effexor and a generic...
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Maybe somebody has a suggestion or answer. I only take metformin for the diabetes, but on naproxen,loratab,ultram for herniated disces, lovastatin and tricor for cholesterol, and...
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...A1C is terrific, I would love to get down around 5. My total is 227 with a high HDL also, but I've been on lovastatin for several years. I did reduce ...from or have had strokes and mini-strok...
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I take Lovastatin but kept my cholesterol in check for years with OTC timed release Niacin. My Mom had high cholesterol before it became 'fashionable'. Lot of genetics involved.\...
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Taking Lovastatin, have IBS. How long does ...just about the time I started taking lovastatin . I never realized ...same thing in them. I decided to stop taking Lovastatin for a while to...
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I am taking lovastatin and noticed that my hair has thinned over 50% since taking it. I can now ...told my doctor that I thought it was the lovastatin and they told me that it couldn't be. Signed,...
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I am currently taking metformin, glipizide, lovastatin and bupropion, for diabetes, cholesterol and depression. Do any of you know ...1-2. My sugars are already dropping because of my 40lb weight...
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...been on Hydrochlorothiazide(HCTZ) for 2 years and it has helped me a ...the tanning bed! I am also on Lovastatin for high cholestrol and Metformin and Paxil for the hbp..to control anxitey..all ...
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...It's on all the lists of PCOS symptoms but it also runs in my family. I used to take Lovastatin but in the past ...I think the Met may be fixing a lot so I wonder if I'll have to take Lovastatin...
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...but my doc wants me on them anyway.
I stopped taking the Simvastatin and the pains went away. I was then prescribed Lovastatin and the same pains came back after two days....
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