Lovestatin

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Lovastatin? Lovestatin is a common misspelling of lovastatin.

Lovastatin (Mevacor^®) is a prescription drug approved to treat high cholesterol in adults and children ages 10 to 17. It is also licensed to prevent heart disease. By blocking the enzyme that controls the rate of cholesterol production in the body, lovastatin can decrease LDL ("good cholesterol") and triglyceride levels and increase HDL ("good cholesterol") levels. Before your healthcare provider prescribes you lovastatin, you should let him or her know if you have liver disease or kidney disease.

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