Lovastatin (Mevacor) is medicine which is used for lowering cholesterol in those with hypercholesterolemia and so preventing cardiovascular disease. It is made from the food such as oyster mushrooms and red yeast rice. Reducing cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks. lovastatin medicine is used by adults and children (10 years of age and older). Young girls must have had their menstrual periods for at least one year before starting this medication. Lovastatin is a white, nonhygroscopic crystalline powder that is insoluble in water and sparingly soluble in ethanol, methanol, and acetonitrile. It is a beneficial with some side effects. Each tablet contains the following inactive element: cellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate, and starch. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is added as a preservative.

Mostly all medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Get List some common side effects of Lovastatin: Severe allergic reactions (rash, hives itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue), chest pain, dark urine, muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (with or without fever or fatigue), pale stools, red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin, severe stomach pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes.

In previous research studies, up to 4.6 percent of people taking lovastatin stopped their medicine due to side effects. If you build unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness while taking lovastatin, especially if the symptoms are with a fever or you feel ill, it is important to contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Signs of Lovastatin side effects liver damage, such as yellow eyes or skin, upper right abdominal pain, dark urine, and elevated liver enzymes (see Mevacor and Liver Problems). Signs of an allergic reaction of Lovastatin like a rash, Itching, Hives, heezing or difficulty breathing, welling of the mouth, tongue, or throat. During clinical studies, there were a number of other side effects that occurred in less than one percent of people while they were taking lovastatin. Some of these possible side effects include Leg pain, Insomnia, Hair loss, and Vomiting.