Advicor and Itching - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Itching is reported as a side effect among people who take Advicor (lovastatin; niacin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Aspirin, and have Low density lipoprotein increased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Itching when taking Advicor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,126 people who have side effects when taking Advicor from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Advicor?

Advicor has active ingredients of lovastatin; niacin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 1,153 Advicor users. Check the latest studies of Advicor.

What is Itching?

Itching is found to be associated with 3,209 drugs and 4,533 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Itching.

On Jul, 13, 2026

1,126 people reported to have side effects when taking Advicor.
Among them, 66 people (5.86%) have Itching.

Among these 66 people:

How long have people been on Advicor when they have Itching? *

What is the gender of people who have Itching when taking Advicor? *

female: 36.92 %
male: 63.08 %

What is the age of people who have Itching when taking Advicor? *

What are other drugs people take besides Advicor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Itching? *

Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 36 people, 54.55%
Rashes (redness): 15 people, 22.73%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 12 people, 18.18%
Pain In Extremity: 9 people, 13.64%
Dizziness: 9 people, 13.64%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 7 people, 10.61%
Feeling Hot: 7 people, 10.61%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 5 people, 7.58%
Fall: 5 people, 7.58%
Skin Burning Sensation: 5 people, 7.58%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Density Lipoprotein Decreased: 7 people, 10.61%
Low Density Lipoprotein Increased (cholesterol increased in blood): 7 people, 10.61%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 7.58%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 6.06%
Diabetes: 3 people, 4.55%
Pain: 3 people, 4.55%
Heart Rate Decreased: 2 people, 3.03%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 3.03%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 3.03%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 2 people, 3.03%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lovastatin; niacin (the active ingredients of Advicor) and Advicor (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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