Take in evening with or without food. Obtain transaminase levels at baseline, at 12 weeks, and then at 6 month intervals. Patients should be warned to report muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness promptly, especially if accompanied by fever or malaise. Obtain CPK for suspected myopathy.
Alcoholism is a relative contraindication.
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