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Ribed after non-drug treatment options have not been fully successful at lowering cholesterol (e.g., diet change, increase in exercise, weight loss if overweight). Reducing cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks. Lovastatin is used in 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. HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth usually once daily with your evening meal, or as directed by your doctor. Some patients may require twice daily dosing. Dosage is based on your medical condition, response to therapy, and use of certain interacting medicines. Many of the drugs listed in the Drug Interactions section may increase the chances of muscle injury when used with lovastatin. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Limit the amount of grapefruit or grapefruit juice you may eat or drink (less than 1 quart a day) while being treated with this medica
Mevacor Event this problem--called coronary heart disease--or to slow its advance if the arteries are already clogging up. Most important fact about Mevacor Mevacor is usually prescribed only if diet Mevacor, exercise Mevacor, and weight-loss fail to bring your cholesterol levels under control. It's important to remember that Mevacor is a supplement--not a substitute--for these other measures. To get the full benefit of the medication Mevacor, you need to stick to the diet and exercise program prescribed by your doctor. How should you take Mevacor? Mevacor should be taken with meals. --If you miss a dose... Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose Mevacor, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time. --Storage instructions... Protect Mevacor from light. Store at room temperature. Keep container tightly closed. What side effects may occur? Mevacor is generally well tolerated. Any side effects that have occurred have usually been mild and sho Mevacor.
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Mevacor Lems Mevacor, diabetes Mevacor, or a history of seizures if you are very ill Mevacor, have certain muscle problems (eg Mevacor, pain Mevacor, weakness) Mevacor, or have metabolism Mevacor, hormonal Mevacor, or electrolyte problems if you drink alcohol or have a history of liver problems or alcohol abuse if you have a certain type of high cholesterol (homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia) if you have had an organ transplant or have recently had major surgery or a serious injury Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Mevacor . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines Mevacor, especially any of the following: Amiodarone Mevacor, certain azole antifungals (eg Mevacor, itraconazole Mevacor, ketoconazole) Mevacor, danazol Mevacor, diltiazem Mevacor, fibrates (eg Mevacor, gemfibrozil Mevacor, clofibrate) Mevacor, fluconazole Mevacor, HIV protease inhibitors (eg Mevacor, ritonavir) Mevacor, imatinib Mevacor, immunosuppressants (eg Mevacor, cyclosporine) Mevacor, macrolide antibiotics (eg Mevacor, clarithromycin Mevacor, erythromycin) Mevacor, mibefradil Mevacor, nefazodone Mevacor, niacin Mevacor, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (eg Mevacor, delavirdine) Mevacor, streptogramins (eg Mevacor, dalfopristin) Mevacor, telit.
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Med necessary, implemented cautiously (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY and WARNINGS, Myopathy Rhabdomyolysis). † † National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP): Highlights of the Report of the Expert Panel on Blood Cholesterol Levels in Children and Adolescents. Pediatrics. 89(3):495-501. 1992. HOW SUPPLIED No. 3561 - Tablets MEVACOR 20 mg are light blue, octagonal tablets, coded MSD 731 on one side and MEVACOR on the other. They are supplied as follows: NDC 0006-0731-61 unit of use bottles of 60 NDC 0006-0731-94 unit of use bottles of 90 NDC 0006-0731-82 bottles of 1,000. No. 3562 - Tablets MEVACOR 40 mg are green, octagonal tablets, coded MSD 732 on one side and MEVACOR on the other. They are supplied as follows: NDC 0006-0732-61 unit of use bottles of 60 NDC 0006-0732-94 unit of use bottles of 90 NDC 0006-0732-82 bottles of 1,000. Storage Store between 5-30°C (41-86°F). Tablets MEVACOR must be protected from light and stored in a well-closed, light-resistant contain
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