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- A prescription medication to treat high cholesterol
- Also known as its brand name Pravachol
- Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Pravastatin is a medication to help reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. It’s available as an oral tablet.
Pravastatin works by slowing the production of cholesterol to prevent a buildup on the walls of the arteries.
You may qualify for pravastatin if you have high cholesterol, hypercholesterolemia, or mixed dyslipidemia.
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Frequently asked questions
A healthcare provider can help you determine the appropriate dosage of pravastatin. Generally, a healthcare provider may recommend a dosage of 10 to 80 mg (milligram) tablets daily.
Health experts do not recommend taking more than one dose within a 24 hour period. If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
A healthcare provider may not recommend pravastatin if you have liver disease, uncontrolled seizures, or severely low blood pressure. As with any medication, it’s possible to be allergic to pravastatin. Seek emergency assistance right away if you experience any signs of an allergic reaction while taking pravastatin.
No, pravastatin is not a blood thinner.
A healthcare provider may not recommend pravastatin if you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant. Be sure to let a healthcare provider know your plans before starting pravastatin.
Generally, health experts do not recommend drinking alcohol while taking pravastatin. This may increase the risk of side effects.
Yes, some people may experience joint pain while taking pravastatin.
Pravastatin may start working in your system within the first two hours of taking the medication. Still, it may take one to two weeks before you see results.
Generally, there are no interactions between pravastatin and certain foods. However, some healthcare providers may recommend not eating certain citrus fruits while taking statins to reduce the risk of side effects.
Pravastatin may lead to the following side effects:
- Headache
- Heartburn
- Forgetfulness
- Confusion
While taking pravastatin some may experience the following severe side effects:
- Changes in urine
- Flu-like symptoms
- Rash
- Swelling
- Fever
- Muscle pain
- Loss of appetite
Be sure to reach out for emergency assistance if you experience any severe side effects that interfere with daily activities.
Pravastatin may interact with the following medications:
- Bile acid-binding reasons
- Cyclosporin
- Colchicine
- Fibrates
- Gemfibrozil
- Niacin
Be sure to let a healthcare provider know about all of the medications you are taking before starting pravastatin.
It’s possible to overdose on pravastatin. Be sure to seek emergency assistance if you believe you or someone you know may have overdosed on pravastatin.
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