What is a key patient counseling point for users of Pravastatin Sodium?

A key patient counseling point for users of Pravastatin Sodium is to avoid alcohol. This is important because alcohol can increase the risk of liver damage when taken in conjunction with statins like Pravastatin. Statins can affect liver enzyme levels, and consuming alcohol may exacerbate this effect, leading to complications such as liver toxicity. Therefore, advising patients to limit or avoid alcohol helps ensure their safety and the effectiveness of the medication.

While there are other important points regarding the timing and manner of taking Pravastatin, such as the fact that it can be taken at any time of day regardless of food, the recommendation to avoid alcohol specifically targets an important safety concern in the context of liver health and overall medication management.