This medicine is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.

This drug may rarely cause muscle problems (which can rarely lead to very serious conditions called rhabdomyolysis and autoimmune myopathy).

It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, alcohol use.

This drug may rarely cause muscle problems (which can rarely lead to very serious conditions called rhabdomyolysis and autoimmune myopathy).

Rule out secondary causes of hyperlipidemia before initiating therapy.

Use with caution in severe electrolyte, endocrine and metabolic disorder.

This drug is known to cause issues during pregnancy, therefore please do not take this drug if you are pregnant.

This medicine may interact with Niacin, Daptomycin, Azithromycin, Rifampin.