Common Questions about Lovastatin

What is the best time of day to take lovastatin?

Lovastatin works best if you take it with food. If you are on the regular lovastatin tablets, take your dose with your evening meal. If you are taking the extended-release lovastatin tablets, take your medicine at bedtime.

What is the difference between lovastatin and simvastatin?

Both lovastatin and simvastatin (Zocor) belong to the same class of drugs, i.e., HMG CoA reductase inhibitors. However, there are some differences between them. Your healthcare professional will help you choose the best statin for you.

Is atorvastatin stronger than lovastatin?

Some studies have found that more patients achieve target cholesterol levels on atorvastatin (Lipitor) compared to lovastatin, especially patients with coronary heart disease. Your healthcare provider will help you choose the best statin medication.

Can you drink alcohol while on lovastatin?

You should avoid drinking alcohol while on lovastatin as this can increase your risk of liver damage.

Which statin is more likely to cause muscle pain?

It is believed that simvastatin (Zocor) may be more likely to cause muscle pain. If you have statin side effects, your doctor may recommend taking a short break from statin therapy, switching you to a different statin drug, or trying other types of cholesterol-lowering medications.

What is the price of lovastatin without insurance?

Without insurance, lovastatin can be as high as $84.96, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $14.28 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of lovastatin with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on lovastatin—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for lovastatin. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.