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Pravachol is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a statin. It works by reducing the production of certain fatty substances in the body, including cholesterol.

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Pravachol prescription

Pravachol is prescribed for lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients. It also increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL, good) cholesterol levels. Pravachol is prescribed along with an appropriate diet. Pravachol is prescribed in certain patients to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death due to coronary heart disease. Pravachol is prescribed to slow blood vessel blockage and to reduce the need for medical procedures to open blocked blood vessels.

How to take Pravachol

Take Pravachol by mouth with or without food. Continue to take Pravachol even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.

Pravachol side effects

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
- Heartburn;
- Headache;

Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
- Yellowing of the eyes or skin;
- Weakness (with or without fever or fatigue);
- Vision changes;
- Tightness in the chest;
- Tenderness;
- Swelling of the mouth face lips or tongue;
- Severe stomach pain;
- Severe allergic reactions;
- Rash;
- Persistent sore throat;
- Pale stools red swollen blistered or peeling skin;
- Muscle pain;
- Itching;
- Hives;
- Flu-like symptoms;
- Fever;
- Difficulty breathing;
- Dark urine;
- Chills;
- Chest pain;
- Change in the amount of urine produced;

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider.

Pravachol precaution

Do NOT use Pravachol if: you are allergic to any ingredient in Pravachol; you have liver problems or unexplained abnormal liver function tests; you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you: if you are planning to become pregnant; if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances; if you have low blood pressure, a serious infection, kidney problems, diabetes, muscle pain or tenderness, or a history of seizures; if you have metabolism, hormonal, or electrolyte problems; if you drink alcohol, have jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), or have a history of liver problems or alcohol abuse; if you have recently had major surgery or a serious injury; if you have a certain type of high cholesterol (homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia). Pravachol may cause dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Pravachol with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. Drinking alcohol daily or in large amounts may increase the risk of liver problems with Pravachol. Check with your doctor before drinking alcohol while you are taking Pravachol. Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Pravachol before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery. Women who may become pregnant should use effective birth control while taking Pravachol. Check with your doctor if you have questions about using birth control. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor. Report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness to your doctor right away, especially if you also have a fever or general body discomfort. Lab tests, including blood cholesterol levels and liver function tests, may be performed while you use Pravachol. Do not use Pravachol if you are pregnant. It may cause harm to the fetus. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are taking it. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. Pravachol is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while you are taking Pravachol.

Pravachol drug interactions

Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: Azole antifungals (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole), fibrates (eg, gemfibrozil, clofibrate), fluconazole, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), immunosuppressants (eg, cyclosporine), macrolides (eg, erythromycin), niacin, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (eg, delavirdine), telithromycin, or voriconazole because they may increase the risk of muscle or kidney problems; Cimetidine or spironolactone because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Pravachol; If you take cholestyramine or colestipol, ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take it with Pravachol. This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Pravachol may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Pravachol missed dose

If you miss a dose of Pravachol, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at once.

Pravachol storage

Store Pravachol at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Pravachol out of the reach of children and away from pets.