Lovastatin (Oral Route)

Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

1. Bladder pain
2. bloody or cloudy urine
3. chest tightness
4. cough
5. dark urine
6. difficult, burning, or painful urination
7. difficulty with moving
8. fever
9. frequent urge to urinate
10. headache
11. joint pain or swelling
12. lower back or side pain
13. muscle ache, cramp, spasm, stiffness, pain, tenderness, or weakness
14. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
15. stuffy or runny nose
16. swollen joints
17. trouble breathing
18. unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

1. Bloating
2. chills
3. constipation
4. diarrhea
5. difficulty swallowing
6. dizziness
7. fast heartbeat
8. general tiredness and weakness
9. hives, itching, skin rash
10. indigestion
11. light-colored stools
12. loss of appetite
13. nausea
14. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
15. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
16. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
17. red, irritated eyes
18. sore throat
19. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
20. upper right abdominal or stomach pain
21. vomiting
22. yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

1. Belching
2. bloated or full feeling
3. blurred vision
4. difficulty having a bowel movement
5. dizziness
6. excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
7. heartburn
8. lack or loss of strength
9. passing gas
10. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

Incidence not known

1. Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
2. change in taste
3. changes to the hair or nails
4. confusion
5. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
6. depression
7. discoloration or dryness of the skin or mucous membrane
8. false sense of well-being
9. fear or nervousness
10. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
11. forgetfulness
12. inability to have or keep an erection
13. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
14. loss of libido
15. memory loss
16. mood swings
17. partial or slight paralysis of the face
18. personality changes
19. sensation of spinning
20. swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
21. tremor
22. trouble sleeping
23. unsteadiness or awkwardness
24. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
25. white area over the eye

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024

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