Advicore

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 Advicor? Advacore 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 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 information on the various strengths available, the effects of the drug, and an explanation of how it works to lower cholesterol.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;