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It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects .
Your doctor will need to check your liver before you start using this medicine .
Check with your doctor immediately if you think that you may be pregnant. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant. This medicine may cause birth defects or other problems in the baby if taken during pregnancy. Do not breastfeed while you are using this medicine .
Before having any kind of surgery (including dental surgery) or emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge that you are taking this medicine .
Do not use excessive amounts of alcohol while taking lovastatin because it can worsen the adverse effects of this medicine on the liver .
Check with your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if it is accompanied by unusual tiredness or fever. These may be symptoms of a muscle condition called rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to serious kidney problems .
Do not take other medicines unless thy have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements .
