Cerivastatin: Who Should Not Take Cerivastatin
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Who should not take cerivastatin?
 | Do not take cerivastatin without first talking to your doctor if you have liver disease. |
Before taking cerivastatin, tell your doctor if you
- drink alcoholic beverages,
- have kidney disease,
- have a chronic muscular disease, or
- have seizures or epilepsy.
You may not be able to take cerivastatin, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
 | Cerivastatin is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that cerivastatin will cause birth defects if it is taken during pregnancy. Cholesterol is very important for the proper development of a baby. Do not take cerivastatin if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. |
 | Cerivastatin passes into breast milk and can harm a nursing infant. Do not take cerivastatin if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
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| Last updated: | February 13, 2004 |
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