Review the side-effects of Pravastatin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
- Central Nervous System- Sleeplessness, fatigue, dizziness, extreme tiredness, headache.
- Heart- Chest pain
- Gastrointestinal- Loss of appetite, blood in stool, gas.
- Skin- Allergic reactions: rash, hives, itching, swelling of the face, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles.
- Musculoskeletal- Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM).
- Miscellaneous- Hoarseness, muscle pain, hypersensitivity, unusual bleeding, flu-like symptoms.
Other Precautions :
Women of childbearing potential, use adequate contraception.Drug Name : Pravastatin
Pravastatin(Pravachol) generic is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, used for lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients with appropriate diet. It reduces the risk of cardio vascular diseases.Trade Names for Pravastatin
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