Altoprev and Amitiza

• Generic Name: lovastatin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Altoprev, Mevacor, Altocor

Altoprev is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

Altoprev is used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.

Altoprev is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Altoprev may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: lubiprostone
• Dosage Forms: capsule, gelatin coated
• Other Brand Names: Amitiza

Amitiza (lubiprostone) increases the secretion of fluid in your intestines to help make it easier to pass stools (bowel movements).

Amitiza is used to treat chronic chronic constipation, or constipation caused by opioid (narcotic) pain medicine.

Amitiza may also be used to treat irritable bowel syndrome in women with constipation as the main symptom.

Amitiza is only for use in adults.