Get Informed: Mevacor

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Hope you are feeling better I take Lepitor which is the same thing with no ill effects I am male 57 years old I am not taking it for my cholesterol but for the effect on the my vains and arteries I have edema in my legs lot of pain and so on. My advise would be to ask you cardioligest about the medication he should if he has no problem then not to worry.

Henry

58 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-21 15:27:53

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I am female 46. Started taking Lovastatin a few years back and have had no problems at all with it. No side effects. It has worked beautifully in bringing my cholesterol back in line. I went from 214 to 145.

47 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-22 22:47:07

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Hi, I am a 53 year old woman, and I have been on Lovastatin for approximately 3 1/2 years now. And when I was put on it, I had to attend the class before I was adminstered the medication. But, during the class, based on what they informed us about High/Low/Bad Cholestrol, I noticed that my numbers were not high at all. So, after I showed the instructor my numbers, she agreed, and asked me if "High Cholestrol" ran in my family. And I told her as far as I knew, that it did not. So she proceeded to tell me the reason why my doctor put me on it, was because although my numbers were a "tad high", because heart attacks/conjestive heart failure/high blood pressure ran in my family on Mom and Dad side, that he thought it would be better for me to be on the Lovastatin. And as a matter of fact, my Dad passed in 1981 of two heart attacks, and my Mom recently passed July 31, 2007, of conjestive heart failure. So, I know now that the doctors decision was right. But, I can tell you, to always make sure that you take the medicine at the exact same time every day. And for you to only be on 20 mlg, you are doing great, I am on 40 mlg. So that's good. I was told not to drink any Grapefruit juice or eat any Grapefruit. So if you were not told that, you may want to check that out. But, I can truly say that every since I' have been on the Lovastatin my numbers are very good, I have never had any side affects. And just know that, the doctor just makes a decision based on the "guidance of our "Heavenly Father", and our "Heavenly Father", never makes a mistake. So, my advice to you, is take your medication at the same time everyday, make sure that there is no "couterreaaction" with all your other meds. (that's extremely important"), and check with your doctor/pharmacist about drinking grapefruit juice, or eating any grapefruit. And you will be in my Prayers every night that all works out for you. Oh, and when ever your doctor have you go fast for 12 hours to get your cholestorl blood work checked, make sure you always go and never miss your appointments, because that's how the doctor check to see how your cholestrol is doing. Other than that, take care, and know that you will constantly be in my prayers.

54 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-26 15:15:48

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hi there, I am on lovastatin, and lipitor and have had no side effects, they are great. I, too, have fibromyalgia, depression, diabetes, degenerative joint disease, and neuropathy, so believe me any more pain would be a disgrace, (for goodness sake, Im only 29).
Good luck to you honey, i feel ya

29 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-23 18:10:03

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Dear 33 yr old Female with fibromyalgia ect. taking Lovastatin:
I also have some of the same health issues you have such as high cholesterol ofcourse, Fibromyalgia, depression, arthritis, and a few other joint and health issues. I also am prescribed lovastatiin..... I am also in a lot of pain and after taking it a few months I noticed my muscle and joint pain had increased. I told my doctor and he told me that my cholesterol is so high i shouldnt stop taking it even if the med was causing all the mentioned pain.... but he told me to stop taking it a couple of months and see what happened... I did, and my pain lessened... i stop taking it a few months then was told to start back, same thing happened, the pain increased from the lovastatin once again.... I am at my wits end. I need the lovastatin but can hardly endure the pain I am in when not taking it.....Any suggestions at there???????
thanks,,,,
48 yr old female in alabama

48 year old Male

Posted: 2009-09-19 07:32:58

iGuard.org Answer/Reply:

If your pain decreases so significantly when you are not on the lovastatin, it may be worth your quality of life to discuss if there are any other options for you - Some patients see fewer side effects when they switch to a different type of "statin" such as fluvastatin (Lescol) or low-dose rosuvastatin (Crestor). You can also ask your doctor about using a different class of medications to treat your high cholesterol. There are a couple other types of anti-cholesterol medications available including fibrates and bile acid– binding resins.

Some iGuard patients report that the supplement CoEnzyme Q10 helps with the muscle pain caused by statins. Keep in mind that CoEnzyme Q10 is sold a supplement and has not been evaluated for safety of effectiveness for this or any other indication. It is best to first talk to your doctor about trying this supplement to make sure it does not interact with you other medications or medical conditions.

Posted: 2009-09-26 23:39:36