snoozing Altoprev Generic Name: Lovastatin Extended-Release Tablets (LOE va STAT in) Brand Name: Altoprev Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Drug Images Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Altoprev: It is used to slow the progress of heart disease. It is used to prevent heart attacks. It is used to prevent chest pain. It is used to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol (HDL). It is used to lower triglycerides. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow PCSK9 Inhibitors: A New Class of Cholesterol Busters What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Altoprev? If you have an allergy to lovastatin or any other part of Altoprev (lovastatin extended-release tablets). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Active liver disease or a rise in liver enzymes. If you take any drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) that must not be taken with this medicine, like certain drugs that are used for hepatitis C, HIV, or infections. There are many drugs that must not be taken with Altoprev. If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take Altoprev. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Altoprev with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Altoprev? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about. Do not take more than what your doctor told you to take. Taking more than you are told may raise your chance of very bad side effects. Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice. Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol. If you are taking warfarin, talk with your doctor. You may need to have your blood work checked more closely while you are taking it with Altoprev. If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with care. You could have more side effects. This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. If you are pregnant or you get pregnant while taking Altoprev, call your doctor right away. Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine. This medicine is not approved for use in children. Talk with the doctor. How is this medicine (Altoprev) best taken? Use Altoprev as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take this medicine at bedtime. Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush. To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses. Keep taking Altoprev (lovastatin extended-release tablets) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed. This medicine may cause muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. Sometimes, a very bad muscle problem may happen that may lead to kidney problems. Rarely, deaths have happened in people who get these problems when taking drugs like this one. Call your doctor right away if you have muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness that is not normal (with or without fever or feeling out of sorts). Call your doctor right away if you have muscle signs that last after your doctor has told you to stop taking this medicine. Very bad and sometimes deadly liver problems have happened with Altoprev. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes. What are some other side effects of Altoprev? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Headache. Back pain. Flu-like signs. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Altoprev? Store at room temperature. Protect from light. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Altoprev or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Altoprev. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Altoprev (lovastatin) Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Images Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 2 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: statins Consumer resources Altoprev Altoprev (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Mevacor , Altocor Professional resources Altoprev (AHFS Monograph) Altoprev (FDA) Related treatment guides High Cholesterol High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous Hyperlipoproteinemia Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb, Elevated LDL VLDL} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only X Pregnancy Category Not for use in pregnancy N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Altoprev Rating 2 User Reviews 9.5 /10 2 User Reviews 9.5 Rate it! Manufacturer Shionogi Inc. 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