What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Lovastatin:
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, have a chronic muscular disease or have a blood disorder. You may not be able to take lovastatin, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment, if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Do not take lovastatin without first talking to your doctor if you have liver disease.
Alcohol and lovastatin can both be damaging to the liver. Alcohol should be used only in moderation and it is advised that you discuss the use of alcohol with your doctor so that the potential for liver problems can be determined.
Lovastatin is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that lovastatin is known to cause birth defects if it is taken during pregnancy. Do not take lovastatin if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
Additionally, it is not known whether lovastatin passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Why is this medication prescribed?
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What side effects can this medication cause?