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Indications

Pravachol is a cholesterol medication used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other complications for those with or without coronary heart disease.

Pravastatin is a reductase inhibitor that regulates lipid levels to reduce total and bad cholesterol levels. Through these actions Pravachol also increases good cholesterol while lowering your levels of triglycerides. By regulating your cholesterol and triglycerides, this medication helps lower your risk of cardiac issues including a heart attack or stroke.

This anticholinergic medication has been proven to effectively lower your risk of death and hospitalization due to adverse cardiovascular events. Pravachol also has a low incidence of adverse effects while significantly lowering bad cholesterol levels.

Uses and Dosage

The dose of Pravachol prescribed will vary depending on the individual being treated. Follow all your doctor’s instructions and read packaging labels carefully to ensure the best results during treatment.

• Swallow tablets whole
• Take with or without food
• Try to take your dose at the same time each day
• Most adults start by taking 40mg once daily
• Adults shouldn’t take more than 80mg a day
• Your cholesterol levels could take up to 4 weeks to improve
• You may need frequent blood tests during treatment
• Pravachol should be used in a treatment program that includes diet and exercise
• Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light
• Keep bottle closed and away from children and pets

Side Effects

Pravachol may cause some side effects to develop while lowering your levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides. Speak with your doctor for more specific information regarding any symptoms you may encounter when taking pravastatin.

Common Pravachol side effects:

• Muscle or joint pain
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• Headache
• Cold symptoms (stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat)

Serious Side Effects

Some more serious side effects may occur when taking pravastatin. Stop using Pravachol and contact your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following adverse reactions:

• Muscle weakness in your hips, shoulders, neck, and back
• Trouble lifting your arms, climbing, or standing
• Liver problems (loss of appetite, stomach pain on the upper right side, tiredness, dark urine, jaundice)

In some rare instances pravastatin has caused a condition that breaks down skeletal muscle tissue and leads to kidney failure. Contact your doctor right away if you develop unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever, unusual tiredness, or dark coloured urine.

Allergic Reactions

Do not use Pravachol if you are allergic to pravastatin. If you develop an allergic reaction, stop using this medication and seek immediate medical attention.

Pravachol allergy symptoms may include:

• Hives
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat

Cautions

Do not take Pravachol if you have active liver disease or if you are either pregnant or breastfeeding. If you become pregnant during treatment, stop taking Pravachol and contact your doctor immediately.

Pravastatin may in rare cases cause your muscle tissue to break down which can lead to kidney failure. Call your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if accompanied by a fever, unusual tiredness, or dark urine.

Avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterol to ensure that Pravastatin can effectively lower your cholesterol levels.

Grapefruit may interact with pravastatin and cause adverse reactions. Avoid ingesting any grapefruit or grapefruit juice while using Pravachol.

Avoid drinking alcohol during treatment because it can raise your triglyceride levels as well as your risk of developing liver damage.

To ensure your safety in taking Pravachol, tell your doctor if you have ever had any of the following:

• Kidney disease
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Muscle pain or weakness
• A thyroid disorder
• If you drink more than two alcohol beverages each day

Your Pravachol treatment may need to be suspended for a short time if you have any of the following:

• Uncontrolled seizures
• an electrolyte imbalance
• Severely low blood pressure
• A severe infection or illness
• Surgery or a medical emergency

Some other drugs can interact with pravastatin and cause unwanted side effects. To ensure your safety, tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including over the counter medicine, vitamins, and herbal products, but especially any of the following:

• Cyclosporine
• Colchicine
• Clarithromycin, erythromycin, azithromycin
• Gemfibrozil, fenofibric acid, fenofibrate
• Medicines containing niacin

If you also take cholestyramine or colestipol, wait 4 hours before taking your dose of Pravachol or take it an hour before the other medicine.

Form and Strength

This cholesterol medication is available in tablet form.

Pravachol tablet strengths:

• 10mg
• 20mg
• 40mg

The 10mg Pravachol tablets are available in quantities of 84 and 90 while the 20mg tablets are available in groups of 84 and 100 and the 40mg tablets are available in quantities of 28, 84, and 90.

FAQ

What to avoid when taking Pravachol?

Pravachol is designed to be integrated into a treatment plan combining diet and exercise. This means that you should avoid eating foods that are high in fat or cholesterol to help the drug regulate healthy cholesterol levels. Grapefruit products and alcohol should also be avoided because they can interact with pravastatin and cause adverse effects.

How do I know if Pravachol is working?

When your cholesterol levels are imbalanced or your bad cholesterol is too high, you may not have noticeable symptoms. This means that you will need frequent blood tests to track your treatment process and ensure that your Pravachol doses are functioning as they should.

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