Da kolesterol og andre produkter fra kolesterolbiosyntesen er essentielle for fosterets udvikling er den potentielle risiko ved hæmning af HMG- CoA reduktase større end fordelene ved behandling under graviditet.
Since cholesterol and other products of cholesterol biosynthesis are essential for the development of the foetus, the potential risk from inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase outweighs the advantage of treatment during pregnancy.