Who can take pravastatin
Most adults and children over the age of 8 years can take pravastatin.
Who may not be able to take pravastatin
Pravastatin is not suitable for some people. Tell your doctor if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to pravastatin or any other medicines
- have liver or kidney problems
- are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or you're breastfeeding
- have lung disease
- regularly drink large amounts of alcohol
- have an underactive thyroid
- have had a muscle disorder (including fibromyalgia)
- you have a history of myasthenia gravis or ocular myasthenia