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Advicor? Advacor is a common misspelling of Advicor.
Advicor
® is a combination medicine, consisting of niacin and
lovastatin, that is commonly used for the treatment of
high cholesterol and
high triglycerides in the blood. The drug works by controlling the rate of
cholesterol production in the body and decreasing the release of
triglycerides into the blood. Regular use of Advicor can result in a decrease of total cholesterol,
LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, and an increase of
HDL cholesterol. Potential side effects may include flushing, infection, or general feeling of weakness.
(Click Advicor for more detailed information on the uses and effects of Advicor, general dosing guidelines for the drug, and possible side effects or complications associated with the use of this combination medicine.)
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