Niacin and Lovastatin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Advicor
Precautions While Using This MedicineCheck with your doctor immediately if you have dark-colored
urine, a fever, muscle cramps or spasms, muscle pain or stiffness, or feel
very tired or weak.
Niacin extended-release and lovastatin combination
may cause a serious, but rare, problem called rhabdomyolysis. It is important
to call your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms.
It is very important that your doctor check your progress
at regular visits.
This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine
is working properly to lower your cholesterol and triglyceride (fat) levels
and that it does not cause unwanted side effects. At regular intervals, your
doctor will want to do routine blood tests.
For diabetic patients
: This medicine may affect
blood sugar levels. If you notice a change in the results of your blood or
urine sugar tests or if you have any questions, check with your doctor.
Do not stop taking niacin extended-release and lovastatin
combination without first checking with your doctor.
When you stop
taking this medicine, your blood cholesterol levels may increase again.
Check with your doctor immediately if you think that
you may be pregnant.
Niacin extended-release and lovastatin combination
may cause birth defects or other problems in the baby if taken during pregnancy.
Before having any kind of surgery (including dental
surgery) or emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge
that you are taking this medicine.
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