Advicor Precautions and Warnings

Advicor precautions and warnings can help determine who should not take the drug, potential side effects, and certain drug interactions. If you have heart disease, diabetes, or liver disease, talk to your doctor before starting Advicor. Precautions and warnings especially apply to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding; people who have unexplained high liver enzymes; and those who are allergic to components used in making the drug.

 

Advicor: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should discuss with your healthcare provider prior to taking
 Advicor® (niacin extended-release/lovastatin) if you have:
 
Let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
  • Pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant
  • Breastfeeding
  • Going to be undergoing a procedure or surgery
  • A frequent alcohol drinker.
     
Also, tell your healthcare provider about all the other medicines you are 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 it is accompanied by 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;