Mevacor Precautions and Warnings

Who Should Not Take Mevacor?

You should not take Mevacor if:
 
  • You are allergic to Mevacor, lovastatin, or any of the inactive components used in making Mevacor. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
     
  • You have active liver disease or unexplained high liver enzymes.
     
  • You are pregnant or nursing.
     

Warnings and Precautions With Mevacor: Final Thoughts

There are a number of people who should not take Mevacor. There are also a number of precautions and warnings to be aware of before starting Mevacor or taking other medicines that may affect Mevacor.
 
It is possible that not all warnings or precautions for Mevacor were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the precautions and warnings that may apply to you.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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