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Pravachol (pravastatin)
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Formulation: Tablet
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Drug Information
What is Pravachol used for?
This medicine is used to reduce the amounts of LDL (bad) cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides (another type of fat), and apolipoprotein B in your blood. These actions reduce the risk of hardening of the arteries, heart attack, stroke and peripheral vascular disease.
When should Pravachol not be taken?
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Pravastatin passes into breast milk and may be harmful to a nursing infant. Do not take pravastatin if you are breast-feeding a baby.
What precautions should I follow when taking Pravachol?
Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are taking any prescription medicine (eg, fibrates), nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have severe kidney problems if you regularly consume large amounts of alcohol if you have any other medical condition
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Pravachol?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, drink alcohol or have blood or muscle disorder.
What are the side effects of Pravachol?
Most severe: Chest pain; difficulty breathing; muscle pain; muscle cramps.
Most common: Rash; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; stomach pain; constipation; heartburn; gas; tiredness; flu; pain; muscle aches; headache; dizziness; urination problems (difficult or painful urination; frequent urination; frequent urination at night); common cold; runny nose; cough.
Other: Sleep disturbance; depression; anxiety; nervousness; upper respiratory tract infection; blurred vision; double vision; joint pain.
How should I take Pravachol?
How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Carefully read the information provided with this medicine and reread it each time you get this prescription refilled. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your health care provider. You must carefully follow the cholesterol-lowering diet given to you by your health care provider. This medicine may be taken with or without food. Take this medicine at bedtime if you are taking medicines that weaken the immune system (eg, cyclosporine). If you are taking this medicine with a bile-acid reducing resin (such as cholestyramine or colestipol), take this medicine 1 hour before or 4 hours after taking the bile-acid reducing resin. Stop taking this medicine and contact your health care provider at once if you become pregnant while taking this medicine. Contact your health care provider if unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness occur, especially if accompanied by general body discomfort or fever. You should stop taking this medicine briefly if any of the following occur: Blood infection; low blood pressure; major surgery; serious injury; severe metabolic, endocrine, or electrolyte disorders; or uncontrolled epilepsy. This medicine may cause dizziness and changes in vision. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. Lab tests will be necessary before, during, and after the use of this medicine. Be sure to keep appointments. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your health care provider. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Contact your health care provider at once if you feel like you have taken too much of this medicine. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.
How should Pravachol be stored?
Store tablets at 77 degrees F. Keep tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light.
General Information:
If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
