Precautions and Warnings of Pravastatin

Who Should Not Take Pravastatin?

You should not take pravastatin if:
 
  • You are allergic to Pravachol, pravastatin sodium, or any of the inactive components used in making the medication. 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 Pravastatin: Final Thoughts

There are a number of people who should not take pravastatin. There are also a number of precautions and warnings to be aware of before starting treatment or taking other medicines that may affect pravastatin.
 
It is possible that not all warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the precautions and warnings with pravastatin 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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