MEVACOR Reviews (LOVASTATIN)Average Rating: 1.6 (113 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MEVACOR with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MEVACOR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | | 2/2/2003 | 1 | | 2/2/2003 | 1 | hc | 4 years | 2/2/2003 | 1 | high cholesterol | Aches and pains in my joints, especially my hands and fingers. The doctor seemed to think it was related to osteoarthritis, but when I stopped taking the lovastatin, the pain decreased and then stopped. | F | 57 | 8 months | 2/12/2003 | 4 | lower cholesterol | heartburn,heart racing slightly | taking only 10mg per day. Seems to act as an anti-inflammatory also since my back pain has gone away. | M | 63 | 6 months | 6/15/2003 | 1 | cholesterol | Leg pain for 3 weeks.Was in the hospital 4 days could not take the pain.Other Symptoms weakness in the hands,hoarseness,muscle atrophy.Still in pain 2 month later. I know it was lovastain by Mevacor. Doctors have no clue about it. Had to get symptoms off the internet.And $10,000 Later | F | 53 | 3 months | 3/11/2004 | 1 | heart | leg pain | M | 3 days | 4/20/2004 | 3 | High cholesterol 223 down to 181 | Took for 5 months, only side effect is constapation | F | 45 | 5 months | 5/14/2004 | 3 | High LDL | Memory loss | I took Mevacor for one year. My memory progressively got worse. My memory returned after I had been off of Mevacor for a couple weeks | M | 45 | 1 years | 8/20/2004 | 2 | High Chol | Muscle and joint pain... especially if you have consume alochol. And I do.... every muscle you have hurts. Looking to change to another script. | It did lower my numbers, but not practical for me at all. | M | 51 | 45 days | 3/9/2005 | 1 | High Cholesterol | Emense constant muscle tightness in both thighs, biceps, underarms, and calfs. The tightness in my thighs are as big as a cantelope. Muscle weakness, fatigue, concentration level low. I feel tired all the time and have a hard time walking. This is not my normal routine. I stopped taking my mevacor four days ago and have noticed the hardness in my thighs are decreasing. I can't wait to feel better. This drug is not for me. | I took Zocor for about 2 years and had muscle pain and cosmic pains in my thighs. I thought I had some weird degenerating disease. On Mevacor the muscle pain is worse for me. I stopped taking Zorcor for one year and I felt great. Of course, my cholesterol level went back up to 286. I am now doing yoga and watching my diet, this is a much better plan than taking these drugs. I can say that taking Zorcor for me the muscle pain was much less than Mevacor, but my Kaiser Dr. would not give me Zocor, she said it was too expensive and not on their business plan. Humm. | F | 55 | 2 months | 4/3/2005 | 1 | hc | Pain began in hand and finger joints, then moved to lower leg muscles and slowly traveled up legs to right hip.Unable to get into car without lifting second leg in. Unable to stand w/o pushing up from table. Unable to go on stairway w/o gripping rail. Went to physical therapist and told I was getting old. Told to exercise more to gain muscle strength although my job requires that I stand in a 1st grade classroom all day.Went off and within 5 days was able to walk, climb stairs and get into a car. Told principal...she suffers same symptoms. She went off 4 days ago and now is able to walk where before she felt | Investigate when your symptoms occur. Don't take | F | 52 | 18 months | 5/25/2005 | 3 | high cholesterol | I am having severe knee pain, elbow pain as well but have had tennis elbow issues before so I can't say the medication is causing this, depression - I am snappier with my family, overall tiredness and lack of energy, not even enough energy to exercise | I go back to the doctor for the first time next week and will discuss all this with him before making a final decision as to the actual cause | F | 39 | 3 months | 6/12/2005 | 1 | Cholesterol | Erectile Disfunction | Was effecting libido and ability to achieve erections. Went off medication and everything got better. | M | 39 | 3 months | 7/26/2005 | 3 | cholesterol | After about one year on Mevacor, experienced symmetrical pain in fingers and toes (each finger and each toe simultaneously), as well as elbows, knees. Wake up tired and sore; ready to go back to bed. Upon awakening, difficult to walk. After a few hours, easier to walk, move hands, but low level of joint pain persists 24/7. Some | My doctor stopped the Rx just 3.5 days ago, thinking it may be the cause of the athralgia and myalgia - fancy names for sore bones and joints! (smile) Waiting for improvement in aches and pains. Will keep you posted. | F | 51 | 1 years | 8/7/2005 | 1 | high cholesterol | pain in hands and fingers, sometimes up arms and into shoulders; often found hands were asleep when I woke; headache that seems to travel down sides of my head and into my face; lots of stomach upset--I also have reflux disease, but this pain was much worse; cramping, bloating. Pain in sides and chest. | I am going to try policosanol instead; has anyone had success with that? also, I've heard that sugar cane-derived is superior, but I wonder if anyone else knows much about that distinction. (also, I don't even know my numbers with Mevacor, but it doesn't really matter to me---I can't tolerate these side effects anymore) | F | 47 | 4 months | 8/7/2005 | 1 | High Cholesterol | My significant other was taking this. He got weaker - He swims and couldn't pull himself out of the pool any more. Trouble opening jars. He often talked about what he would leave different people when he died. He complained of muscle pains and his finger joints frequently ached. He had trouble maintaining erections. One liver enzyme was five TIMES normal after 1 year on lovastatin. | We didn't realize what was going on until he stopped taking it. All of the symptoms, I'm happy to report, went away after being off the medication for one month. | M | 70 | 1 years | 11/7/2005 | 1 | high cholesterol | severe memory loss | started out losing items such as keys. began to be unable to carry on complete conversations...would forget what i was talking about in mid-sentence. Unable to comprehend things at work that i should have had no problem with. unable to remember at least 2 whole days. been off med. for 2 weeks with some improvement. doctor refuses to believe problems are due to lovastatin (mevacor) | F | 34 | 26 days | 11/29/2005 | 1 | High Cholestoral, Lipids | It did lower my triglycerides, cholesterol. However I have experienced acute memory loss, ache joints of the hands, knees, hips,and foot. I have been contributing these symptoms to arthritis, aging, weight gain, and sinis and allergies over the last year but now I have doubts. | The dosage prescribed is 40mg of Lovastatin at bed time and I have faithfully taken it for about 1 1/2 years. After reading the symptoms of others I am experiencing common ailments the most disturbing is memory loss. My physician found no indication of dementia. I did not take my medication last night and will stay off Lovastatin for a few days in order to evaluate my symptoms to see if they go away or subside. | M | 63 | 1 years | 2/7/2006 | 1 | Cholesterol | Extreme pain in my right sholder first, for 2 mo. I thought it was arthritis. Pain is now in both arms and legs. Cannot lift my arms over my head to comb my hair. Dr. today took me off the lovastatin. Said, 3 weeks off the medicine before I see results. | I would suggest if you feel any muscle pain, call your Dr. ASAP. | F | 66 | 3 days | 2/22/2006 |
MEVACOR (LOVASTATIN): Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. FDA Approval Date: 1988-12-14 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)