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Aching Kidney's

I've been taking Lovastatin for 2 months.  For the past couple of weeks I've been experiencing aching kidneys and I'm very tired.  I had blood work done today for follow up of the drug and notified the doctor that I had this problem.  My body temperature is 96.8, which I realize is a bit low, but perhaps normal?  Could the achiness be due to the Lovastatin?  I'm quite concerned about this and have had kidney problems as a child.  The feeling I have now is like it was 50 years ago.  Any thoughts?  I'm waiting for the results of the blood work to see if anything shows up.  Thank You
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PS.  The other drugs I'm taking are...Chlortalidone, Oxybutynin, and Lisinopril.  I take cal/citrate, fish oil, flax and E along with those prescribed meds.  
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Thank You for the information and reply.  I'll follow your suggestions.  
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Hi, as such there is no direct co relation of kidney pain with lovastatin which is mainly metabolized through liver. What are the other drugs you are on? Main side effects of lovastatin are myopathy and liver disorder. For more information visit http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/lovastat_ad.htm

Wait for blood reports, need to assess kidney function. Also get ultrasound done to rule out any pathology of urinary tract.
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