Pravachol (Pravastatin Sodium) and/or alternatives

General Information on Pravachol

Pravachol is a medication that is taken to lower the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Its generic name is Pravastatin. Pravachol belongs to a group of medications known as HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors (also referred as Statins). You can buy Pravachol as an oral tablet. This medication is taken by patients who have diabetes, coronary heart disease or any other condition that increases the risk of stroke or heart attacks. Pravachol is not a cure for the above mentioned conditions.

Side Effects for Pravachol

Inform your doctor at once and stop taking Pravachol if you suffer from any serious side effects. These side effects include unexplained muscle weakness, tenderness and pain, fever, fatigue, dark colored urine, chest pain, swelling, urinating less or not at all, weight gain, stomach pain, nausea, loss of appetite, itching, clay colored stools, and yellowing of the eyes or skin.

In some people, Pravachol may trigger a serious allergic reaction. The side effects of an allergic reaction include hives, swelling of the face, tongue, lips and throat, and difficulty in breathing. Stop your medication and get immediate medical help if these side effects occur.

Mild side effects may also occur while taking Pravachol. These side effects include headache, mild skin rashes, diarrhea, and mild muscle pain. Inform your doctor at once if these side effects become severe or if they persist for a long time.

Precautions

Do not buy Pravachol if you have an allergy of Pravastatin or any other Statin medications. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, thyroid disorder, or a history of liver or kidney disease. Under the above conditions, your doctor may conduct special tests on you and your dosage of Pravachol may be changed to suit your condition.

In extremely rare cases, this drug may cause breakdown of skeletal muscle tissues. This, in turn, can cause kidney failure. The risk of kidney failure increases among elderly patients and those patients who already have kidney disease.

Pravachol can be dangerous to an unborn child and can cause birth defects in the child. Do not buy Pravachol if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control methods during the time of treatment. Stop using Pravachol immediately and inform your doctor at once if you become pregnant during a treatment with Pravachol. Do not take Pravachol if you are breastfeeding a baby.

Pravachol Dosage

You must buy Pravachol only after consulting a doctor. Do not buy the medication in any other dosage other than what has been prescribed by your doctor. The recommended dosage of Pravachol is once a day. This medication may be taken with or without food. Your dosage may be changed occasionally by your doctor.

Interactions

Inform your doctor about all the over-the-counter and prescribed medications that you have taken or are still taking, before you buy Pravachol. You must tell your doctor if you are taking Tagamet, Aldactone or Aldactazide. Also, tell your doctor if you are using any other Statins such as Atorvastatin, Fluvastatin and Lovastatin.

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