Review the side-effects of Niacin Extended Release and Lovastatin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Dizziness, fainting, fast heart rate, palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating, burning sensation, chills, and/or edema.
Heart - Flushing.
Body as a Whole - Weakness, flu syndrome, headache, infection, pain, abdominal pain, back pain.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting.
Metabolic - Increased blood sugar.
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Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain and Immune-mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM).
Skin - Itching and rash.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Dizziness, fainting, fast heart rate, palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating, burning sensation, chills, and/or edema.
Heart - Flushing.
Body as a Whole - Weakness, flu syndrome, headache, infection, pain, abdominal pain, back pain.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting.
Metabolic - Increased blood sugar.
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Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain and Immune-mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM).
Skin - Itching and rash.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Niacin Extended Release and Lovastatin
Niacin Extended Release and Lovastatin(Advicor) generic contains antihyperlipidemic and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor ("statin"), prescribed for hypercholesterolemia along with diet and exercise.Trade Names for Niacin Extended Release and Lovastatin
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