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Lovastatin

Lovastatin is a covered generic medication on Tab's $0 list. Here's what it's used for, typical dosing, and side effects, sourced from FDA-approved drug labeling.

$0 with active Tab membership Oral HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor [EPC]

What it's used for

This medication is used alongside a restricted diet to lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels in individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).

Typical dosing

Tablets should be taken with meals while maintaining a standard cholesterol-lowering diet.

Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.

Boxed warning / key safety info

This medication can cause severe muscle injury, which can lead to kidney failure.

Common side effects

Side effects can include persistent increases in liver enzymes.

Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list

Lovastatin 10 mg TabletLovastatin 20 mg TabletLovastatin 40 mg Tablet

Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.

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Tab is a membership and prescription-discount program—not insurance, and not a substitute for it. $0 pricing applies to medications on the current covered generic list with active membership, at participating pharmacy locations nationwide or through mail order, and is subject to change. Mail-order home delivery is preferred for recurring prescriptions; activation, availability, and delivery timing apply. This page is for general reference, drawn from FDA-approved drug labeling, and is not medical advice. Only a licensed clinician can determine if a medication is right for you.