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Mevacor To Lower Cholesterol Could Cause Uncomfortable Side Effects

When trying for lowering cholesterol it shouldn’t take another drug to treat the side effects caused by the first one! That is exactly what could happen if you take Mevacor (generic name Lovastatin) to lower cholesterol.

Lovastatin is effective in lowering cholesterol. Like other statin drugs, the most commonly prescribed class of drugs for lowering cholesterol, patients will see a drop in LDL or bad cholesterol levels. It does this by inhibiting or preventing the production of this low density lipoprotein which can clog arteries and lead to a myriad of heart problems, even stroke.

The most common side effect of taking Mevacor for lowering cholesterol is constipation. This can range from moderate to severe cases. Additional drugs such as stool softeners are often prescribed to counteract the side effects of the Mevacor. More serious side effects require medical attention and include fever or a yellowing of the eyes or skin. Also, Mevacor is usually started at low doses and increased very gradually to prevent the more serious side effects. There are dangers in suddenly stopping the drug and this should not be done without medical supervision.

Statin drugs for lowering cholesterol seem to be effective in diminishing the production of cholesterol to the point that it does not clog the arteries. Too much fat in the bloodstream leads to the condition called atherosclerosis and limits the amount of oxygen from the blood that can nourish other parts of the body while lessening the capacity of the arteries. If action is not taken for lowering cholesterol, patients run the risk of heart disease, strokes, heart attacks, and angina.

Natural methods exist for lowering cholesterol. Patients interested in lowering the amount of LDL cholesterol in their blood stream can eat a low cholesterol diet which includes specific vitamins and minerals proven for lowering cholesterol. Learn about it in The 60 Day Prescription Free Cholesterol Cure.

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