Lovastatin

Alternate Name: Altoprev

Description: Lovastatin is used to lower high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Lovastatin is a generic drug. On average Lovastatin is priced at about $30 for a supply of 30, 20 mg tablets. Luckily, you can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to receive a Lovastatin discount of up to 80% off the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antihyperlipidemic

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 20 MG

Warnings: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid disease, uncontrolled epilepsy, or a history of stroke or heart disease. Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver disease or if you drink alcohol regularly. This medicine may cause the following problems:Severe muscle problems (including myopathy, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy), especially when used with other medicinesRhabdomyolysis (severe muscle weakness) that could lead to kidney damageLiver problems Tell your doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine if you have major surgery or medical tests, a major injury, or other serious health problems. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with boceprevir, clarithromycin, cobicistat, cyclosporine, erythromycin, gemfibrozil, itraconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, posaconazole, telaprevir, telithromycin, voriconazole, or certain medicines to treat HIV/AIDS., Some medicines can affect how lovastatin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Amiodarone, cimetidine, colchicine, danazol, diltiazem, dronedarone, niacin (vitamin B3), ranolazine, spironolactone, verapamilBlood thinner (including warfarin)Medicine to treat fungus infections (including fluconazole, voriconazole)Other medicine for lowering cholesterol (including fenofibrate), Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.