The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Gas (4-5%)
- Constipation (2-4%)
- Nausea (2-3%)
- Stomach pain (2-3%)
- Muscle pain (2-3%)
- Headache (2-3%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Weakness
- Muscle tenderness
- Muscle cramps
- Indigestion
- Liver problems
Lovastatin serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis): dark brown urine, severe muscle weakness or pain, fever, tiredness
- Liver problems: yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, swelling of your stomach, dark or brown urine, confusion
Source: DailyMed
More on Lovastatin side effects
The following Lovastatin side effects have also been reported
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
Bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
chest tightness
dark urine
difficult, burning, or painful urination
difficulty with moving
frequent urge to urinate
headache
joint pain or swelling
lower back or side pain
muscle ache, cramp, spasm, stiffness, pain, tenderness, or weakness
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
stuffy or runny nose
swollen joints
trouble breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
chills
difficulty swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
general tiredness and weakness
indigestion
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
upper right abdominal or stomach pain
vomiting
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
Belching
bloated or full feeling
blurred vision
difficulty having a bowel movement
dizziness
excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
lack or loss of strength
passing gas
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
Incidence not known
Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
change in taste
changes to the hair or nails
confusion
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
discoloration or dryness of the skin or mucous membrane
false sense of well-being
fear or nervousness
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
forgetfulness
inability to have or keep an erection
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
loss of libido
memory loss
mood swings
partial or slight paralysis of the face
personality changes
sensation of spinning
swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
trouble sleeping
unsteadiness or awkwardness
weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
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.
