Lavastatin

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Lovastatin? Lavastatin is a common misspelling of lovastatin.

A healthcare provider may recommend lovastatin (Mevacor^®) as part of high cholesterol treatment. The generic medication is approved to prevent heart disease and to treat high cholesterol. It is approved for use in adults and children ages 10 to 17. Lovastatin comes in tablet form and is available by prescription only. Prior to taking lovastatin, you should consult your healthcare provider if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

(Click Lovastatin to find out how lovastatin works and for more details on its effectiveness, various strengths, dosing information, and possible side effects. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on lovastatin.)