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Mevacor Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: lovastatin
- Brand Name: Mevacor
- Drug Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, Lipid-Lowering Agents, Statins
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Mevacor Side Effects Center
What Is Mevacor?
Mevacor (lovastatin) is a cholesterol-lowering medication called a statin prescribed to treat elevated blood cholesterol levels. Mevacor is available in generic form. Mevacor should be used in addition to dietary modifications as part of a treatment plan to lower cholesterol levels when the response to diet and other nonpharmacological measures alone have been inadequate to reduce cardiovascular risk.
What Are Side Effects of Mevacor?
Side effects of Mevacor are uncommon and typically short-term, and include:
- headache,