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Lovastatin and niacin

Lovastatin and niacin

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Lovastatin|niacin is a HMG-CoA enzyme blocker which is a kind of cholesterol/lipid lowering agent (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

HMG COA enzyme blocker

Brands

Advicor

Side Effects

Common

Heartburn
Abdominal pain
Back pain
Diarrhea
Flushing
Headache
Muscle pain
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Loss of strength
Skin redness or irritation
Aching muscles
Cognitive impairment
Red skin
Rash
Slow thinking
Itchy skin

Serious

Hypersensitivity

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