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 | 5 | high cholesterol | none | Taking lovastatin for almost 1 yr. Dr. started at lower dosage and checked blood every 3 months increasing dose each time until I reached 80 mg a day. My cholesterol is now where it should be and I have no problems taking the drug. | F | 68 | 11 months | 5/1/2009 | 4 | High cholesterol | Well I've been takeing this for around day 10 years. Though lately about 6 months now I have been experinvented severe joint pain from the time I wake till I go to bed. I didn't relief that all my problems we're from takeing this drug I have so many side effects that I wouldn't have known was from this pill if I hadn't read all these reviews. | I'm gonna slow takes myself off them. I'm only 50 and feel like I'm 90.body hurts all over all the time ,weight gain ,sleepiness it's horse I want my life back. | F | 50 | 1 days 40 mg | 8/6/2015 | 4 | high cholesterol | some bloating after taking, usually last a couple of hours | taking generic, lovastatin 20 mg. lowered bad cholesterol from 212 to 167 in 3 months Dr. just increased amt. to 40 mg. so I'll check back in after my 3 month trial with the increase. | F | 67 | 3 months | 10/16/2008 | 4 | cholesterol | I sleep better at night and my arthritic knees have improved. I was headed for partial knee replacements on both knees. I have put this off as my knees are so much better. Last Saturday I danced at least 15 fast dances at the local bar with no ill effects the next day. | F | 61 | 90 days 15 mg 1X day | 3/16/2010 | 4 | High Cholesteral | None | Have taken 1 yr. Is helping but too early to tell end result. I have pain in shoulders & knees but it is due to arthritus | F | 70 | 365 days | 3/23/2006 | 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 | 3 | borderline high cholesterol | Severe muscle atrophy, pain everywhere, migraines frequent & horrible when I NEVER had them before, neck stiffness, unable to exercise effectively any longer. Have made the decision to go off them. Cholesterol was 204. Dr said to go on them & it only dropped to 178. Not worth it. I am too young. I have had so many blood tests, MRI & Dr visits with every specialty imaginable, trying to figure out what is wrong with me. I recently went on vacation & didn't have them & the difference was stunning! I felt normal. I have also been supplementing with CoQ10, 50 mg per day, since I came across it 3 months ago. Migraines are slightly less painful & less frequent only. No other reduction in symptoms with CoQ10. | Maybe for those in advanced age to help extend or improve life. However, Drs are prescribing these things to people younger and younger and the 40 year effects of taking these things have NOT been ascertained, nor have the effects on younger people been adequately ascertained. Same with only borderline high cholesterol cases. | F | 32 | 2.5 years 10mg 1X day | 7/9/2010 | 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 | 3 | High cholesterol 223 down to 181 | Took for 5 months, only side effect is constapation | F | 45 | 5 months | 5/14/2004 | 3 | F | 48 | 0 days | 10/1/2006 | 3 | high cholesterol (240) | Compared to other statins, the side effects were not as bad, but still had anxiety, muscle pain, tingling in hands and feet. Also noticed weight gain (10 pounds) and bloating. | F | 55 | 6 months 10 mg 3X W | 10/5/2013 | 2 | lower LDL | dry eye blurred vision migraine sore neck stomach ache nausea tingling/burning/itching feet difficult urination stiff and sore thighs difficulty walking muscle weakness | Normally I work out 7 days a week and am very healthy. Started on lovastatin to lower elevated LDL cholesterol. Dry eyes and blurred vision right away, stomach and head ache progressed to migraines which I haven't had in three years. Random itchy rashes. Muscle pain in my legs and I get so stiff I have to stand up carefully and hold the railings to go up and down stairs. After 15 Dr. visits I read about the side effects and stopped the drug last night. No one asked about taking new medication and statin side effects. Woke up this morning feeling better with diminished head and stomach ache. Hope this all resolves soon. Was on 20 mg Lovastatin. | F | 56 | 100 days | 1/18/2010 | 2 | High Cholesterol | I have only been on it for a week but coincidentally have no energy and general malaise. I have a history of depression and wonder if this medication is right for me. | I was denied by my insurance for a more effective yet more expensive medication. I am wondering if this medication is worth the cost savings. | F | 37 | 7 days | 12/10/2008 | 2 | High cholesterol/LDL | I take lovastatin every other day. My side effects: nausea, insomnia, lightheadedness, ankle pain, headaches, heart palpitations. Coughing and facial pain, getting worse. Dry eyes and hayfever-like symptoms ( I never had allergies). Took this med before and it didn't lower my cholesterol much. Thought I'd give it another try but I'll probably won't continue much longer. Tried other chol. meds, e.g. Crestor, Lipitor, Pravachol, Zetia. All had bad side effects for me. | All statins have the same side effects, but Lovastatin is probably the mildest of them. | F | 59 | 2 months 20 1X day | 1/4/2016 | 2 | Elevated LDL and total cholesterol | Posterior leg, knee and calf pain/muscle cramping unresolved by stretching, postional change and/or rest. Some dizziness; nausea x2; mild fatigue. | After one month at 20 mg per day, there was no change in my LDL or total cholesterol. I drink 4 to 5 glasses of red wine per week. I also take 5 mg of Zyrtec about 4 x/week and daily Rhinocort nasal spray. My liver enzymes were normal after one month (previously had elevated liver enzymes with Lipitor) I took generic lovastatin not tradename Mevacor. My physician said to stop the lovastatin, take Coenzyme Q10, and after muscle pain resolves (predicted to be about 3 weeks), we will try another cholesterol lowering drug. | F | 57 | 30 days | 7/19/2006 | 2 | to lower cholesterol | Pain in groin, legs, back, fingers, heels, especially when getting up after sitting, getting out of the car, getting out of bed. | I used to be really active and enjoyed walking for exercise. I now avoid regular exercise and take pain medication every day. | F | 64 | 9 months | 8/18/2006 | 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 |
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)