Pravachol Precautions and Warnings

Who Should Not Take Pravachol?

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

Pravachol Precautions and Warnings: Summary

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