Mevacor User Reviews

Mevacor User Reviews

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    Comment from: queenbeegnv, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

    My doctor first had me on a more expensive statin med, which had no generic, and after my research, I found this Lovastatin, which is a generic to be just as effective. Have been taking it for 3 years. Doctor approves! Helps me not to reach my Medicare Plan D gap and still does the job for $4.00 per month! Published: September 29, 2007 ::

    Comment from: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months - 1 year (Patient)

    My Doc had me on 20 mg at first. Helped lower my cholesterol, but Doc said not enough and had me take 40 mg. Taking that dosage I had severe muscle aches and loss of coordination. Published: February 22, 2008 ::

    Comment from: V.J., 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1-2 years (Patient)

    Experience some muscle weakness and pain, plus tiredness and loss of energy. Published: September 07, 2008 ::

    Comment from: jethro, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

    Over a 3 month regemine it caused severe constipation and severe fatigue, Published: March 02, 2008 ::

    Comment from: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 5-10 years (Patient)

    Zocor gave me body aches. Mevacor does the trick for me and I have responded well. Published: January 15, 2008 ::

    Comment from: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1-2 years (Patient)

    some aches in my wrists...not as bad as Lipitor though Published: October 31, 2007 ::

    Comment from: barsee, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1-2 years (Patient)

    I have been on a daily 20mg regime for 15months. Though I exercised regularly and vigourously for years it became clear that exercise and diet was insufficient in controlling my cholesterol level. My latest lipid results indicated a more than 30% drop in my LDL so my internist and I are very pleased with the results. And I might add that there leaves no doubt that genetics play a significant role in my particular case. I am feeling terrific! (do yoga, cardio, strength and resistance training, eat omega 3 foods and adhere to healthy eating habits) Published: March 25, 2009 ::

    Comment from: Female (Patient)

    Has helped somewhat. Published: October 18, 2007 ::

    Comment from: lovely, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

    leg cramps Published: April 24, 2009 ::

    Comment from: hobbs, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

    side effects from this medication? Published: July 30, 2008 ::

    Comment from: Michael, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    I have just begun to use this medication only one month,I'm excited by the write up concerning the effectiness of it. Looking forward to the results! Published: January 25, 2008 ::

    Comment from: CSB, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

    I have been on mevacor for 4-6months I dont know the effectiveness of it until I get a lipid recheck on the 5th of feb . Published: January 22, 2008 ::

    Comment from: Jake, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

    On Mevacor for 6 months. LDLs went from 94 to 70 and my Total Cholesterol went from 188 to 140. Very effective drug but had some short term memory loss and libido went down. Doc still wants me on it. 70 might be ideal for LDLs but when does a 140 Cholesterol or lower become a liability. Trying to ascertain the negatives of a low Cholesterol. Not satisified with my Doc. Published: July 11, 2009 ::


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