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Lovastatin Extended-Release Tablets and Diabetes

Result of checking the interaction of drug Lovastatin Extended-Release Tablets and disease Diabetes for safety when used together.

Check result:

Lovastatin Extended-Release Tablets <> Diabetes

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Increases in HbA1c and fasting serum glucose levels have been reported with the use of certain HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Caution should be exercised when using these agents in diabetic patients and close monitoring is recommended.

Lovastatin Extended-Release Tablets

Generic Name: lovastatin

Brand Name: Altoprev, Mevacor, Altocor

Synonyms: Lovastatin

What is Lovastatin Extended-Release Tablets?