Precautions and Warnings of Pravastatin

There are many precautions and warnings of pravastatin that you should be aware of before starting the medication, including precautions about potential side effects or complications. For example, there are several potential drug interactions with pravastatin. Also, this drug is not recommended for pregnant women, people with active liver disease, and people who are allergic to pravastatin or any of its inactive ingredients.

 

Pravastatin: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Prior to taking
 Pravastatin tablets ("pravastatin"), you should tell your healthcare provider if you have:
 
Let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding
  • Will be undergoing a procedure or surgery
  • Drink alcohol frequently.
     
Also, tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
Finally, make sure to contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any muscle pain, weakness, or tenderness, especially if you also have body aches or a fever.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;