Mevicor

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Mevacor is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat a number of conditions related to heart disease, such as high cholesterol. The medicine, which is available in tablet form, works by blocking a particular enzyme that controls the rate of cholesterol production in the body. Mevacor has been approved for use in both adults and children ages 10 to 17 for the treatment of high cholesterol.
 
(Click Mevacor for more detailed information about the specific uses of Mevacor, some general dosing guidelines, and a list of potential side effects that may occur.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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