Who should not use these medications?

You should not use statins if you fit any of the following situations:

• You are allergic to statins or their ingredients.
  
  
• You are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
  
  
• You are breastfeeding.
  
  
• You have active liver disease.
  
  
• You excessively consume alcohol.
  
  
• You have a history of myopathy (a type of muscle disease).
  
  
• You have renal failure due to rhabdomyolysis.