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Mevacor |
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- Description - |
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Mevacor is used, along with diet, to lower cholesterol levels inpeople with primary hypercholesterolemia (too much cholesterol in thebloodstream). High cholesterol levels foster the buildup of artery-cloggingplaque, which can be especially dangerous when it collects in thevessels serving the muscles of the heart. Mevacor is prescribed toprevent this problem--called coronary heart disease--or to slow itsadvance if the arteries are already clogging up. |
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Abdominal pain/cramps,altered sense of taste,blurred vision,constipation,diarrhea,dizziness,gas,headache,heartburn,indigestion,itching,muscle cramps,muscle pain,muscle weakness with rash,nausea,rash,weakness |
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- Manufacturer - |
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Merck & Company Inc |
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US Human Health, PO Box 4-Wp 39-267 |
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West Point, PA 19486-0004 |
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USA |
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