Mevacor (Lovastatin)

Mevacor is supplied as 20 mg and 40 mg tablets. The 20 mg tablet contains lovastatin 20 mg while the 40 mg tablet contains lovastatin 40 mg as an active ingredient. Along with the active ingredient lovastatin, each tablet contains many inactive ingredients which include cellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate, and starch.

Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use and also let your doctor know your medical history. Do not take Mevacor if you are pregnant. Stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Mevacor can harm a fetus or cause birth defects. Use effective birth control to avoid pregnancy while you are taking Mevacor. This medicine may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby; hence, breastfeeding while taking Mevacor is not recommended.

Side effects that may occur while taking this medication include: Constipation, Muscle pain, Tenderness or weakness, Lack of energy or fever, Yellowing of the skin or eyes, Headache, Joint pain, Back pain, Stomach pain, Confusion, Memory problems, Swelling, Weight gain, Urinating less than usual or not at all, Gas, Bloating, Stomach upset, Heartburn, Indigestion, Nausea, Diarrhea, Sleep problems (insomnia) If any of these situations worsen or persist, contact your physician immediately. Seek immediate medical help if a serious allergic reaction occurs that may include rash, itching, or swelling.