Niacin and Lovastatin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Advicor
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong 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:
More common
Asthenia, such as, lack or loss of strength; infection, such as, cough or hoarseness, fever or chills, lower back or side
pain, painful or difficult urination; pain
Less common
Abdominal pain, such as, stomach pain; hyperglycemia, such as, abdominal pain, blurred vision, dry mouth, fatigue,
dry skin, fruit-like breath odor, increased hunger, increased thirst, increased
urination, nausea, unexplained weight loss, vomiting; myalgia, such as, difficulty in moving, joint pain, muscle aching, cramping
pain or stiffness, swollen joints; myopathy, such
as, muscle aches, weakness, tenderness, or pain; stomach pain
Rare
Rhabdomyolysis, such as, dark-colored urine, fever, muscle cramps,
pain, spasm, or stiffness, unusual tiredness or weakness
Symptoms of Overdose
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following
symptoms of overdose occur
Cardiac arrhythmia, such as, chest pain or discomfort, dizziness,
fainting, fast, slow or irregular heartbeat, lightheadedness, pounding or
rapid pulse; diarrhea; dizziness; flushing, severe, such as, feeling of
warmth, redness, itching, and/or tingling of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally,
upper chest, dizziness, fainting; hypotension, such
as, blurred vision, confusion, dizziness, faintness, lightheadedness when
getting up from a lying or sitting position, sudden sweating, unusual tiredness
or weakness; nausea and vomiting; syncope, such as, fainting
Other 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. However, check with your doctor if any
of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.
More Common
Chills; diarrhea; flu syndrome, such as, chills, diarrhea, fever, general feeling of discomfort
or illness, headache, joint pain, loss of appetite, muscle aches and pains,
nausea, runny nose, shivering, sore throat, sweating, trouble sleeping, unusual
tiredness or weakness, vomiting; flushing, such as,
feeling of warmth, redness, itching, and/or tingling of the face, neck, arms,
and occasionally, upper chest; edema, such as, swelling; headache; nausea; pruritus, such as, itching skin; rash; shortness of breath; sweating; syncope, such as, feeling faint or fainting; tachycardia, such as, fast, pounding, or irregular
heartbeat or pulse
Less common
dyspepsia, such as, acid or sour stomach, belching, heartburn,
indigestion, stomach discomfort, upset or pain
Other side effects not listed above
may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with
your doctor.
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