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The doctor will need to carry out a blood test before and possibly during DIVATOR treatment if the patient experiences any of the following: kidney problems, underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), any muscle disorders (affecting either the patient or members of the patient's family), previous muscular problems during treatment with other lipid-lowering medicines (e.g. other "-statin" or "-fibrate" medicines), or a history of heavy alcohol consumption.
These blood tests will be used to predict the patient's risk of muscle-related side effects.
It is recommended that liver function tests should be performed before the initiation of DIVATOR, and thereafter when clinically indicated.
Use in Elderly: A blood test may also be required if the patient is older than 70 years in order to determine the risk of muscle-related side effects.
