Who Should Not Take Lovastatin?
- You are allergic to lovastatin, Mevacor, 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 Lovastatin: Final Thoughts
There are a number of people who should not take lovastatin. There are also a number of precautions and warnings to be aware of before starting lovastatin or taking other medicines that may interact with it.
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 of lovastatin that may apply to you.