History of Liver Disease, Discontinue therapy if serum transaminase levels rise to 3 times upper limit of normal and is persistent. This class of drug has been known to cause Myopathy & Renal failure due to Rhabdomyolysis on prolonged use. Avoid concomitant administration of Fibrates. Niacin, Cyclosporin or Erythromycin may increase the risk of Myopathy. |