Lovastatin is a prescription medication used to treat high cholesterol levels and to prevent heart disease. Lovastatin belongs to a group of drugs called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, also known as statins. It works by decreasing the amount of cholesterol made in the body.

This medication comes in tablet form and is taken once or twice a day, with food.

Common side effects of lovastatin include constipation, memory loss, or confusion.

Lovastatin can cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how lovastatin affects you.