Mevacor Dosage (Cont.)

Mevacor Dosage for Children

The recommended starting dosage of Mevacor for children (ages 10 to 17) with high cholesterol is Mevacor 10 mg to 20 mg once a day. If your child does not reach his or her cholesterol goal on the starting Mevacor dose, your healthcare provider may choose to increase the dosage. The Mevacor dosage can also be decreased if side effects occur. The maximum daily dosage for children is Mevacor 40 mg.
 

General Mevacor Dosage Information

Some considerations for people taking Mevacor include:
 
  • Your Mevacor medication should be taken with the evening meal.
     
  • Do not break, chew, or crush the Mevacor tablets.
     
  • For Mevacor to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Mevacor will not work if you stop taking it.
     
  • Remember that lowering cholesterol begins with lifestyle changes (weight loss, low-cholesterol diet, and exercise). If lifestyle changes do not lower cholesterol to a desirable level, cholesterol medication, such as Mevacor, may be necessary. However, even for those who are taking cholesterol medication, lifestyle changes are still important for maintaining a good cholesterol level.
     
  • If you are unsure about anything related to Mevacor or your Mevacor dosage, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Do not stop taking Mevacor without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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