| What is Pravachol?
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Pravachol is a medicine that helps lower cholesterol. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Pravachol?
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Pravachol side effects include abdominal pain, chest pain, constipation, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, gas, headache, heartburn, inflammation of nasal passages, muscle aching or weakness, nausea, rash, stomach or intestinal discomfort, urinary problems,
and vomiting. If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with your
doctor. |
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| How is Pravachol taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Pravachol provided by your doctor. For an even greater cholesterol-lowering effect, your doctor may prescribe Pravachol along with a different kind of lipid-lowering
drug. However, you must not take Pravachol at the same time of day as the other cholesterol-lowering drug. Take Pravachol at least 1 hour before or 4 hours after taking the other drug. Pravachol should be taken once daily. You may take it anytime, with or without food. Your doctor will probably do blood tests for cholesterol levels every 4 weeks to determine the effectiveness of the dose.
If you miss a dose take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular
Do not take two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Pravachol with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Pravachol. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Pravachol with
cholestyramine, cimetidine, colestipol, diltiazem,
drugs that suppress the immune system, erythromycin, gemfibrozil, itraconazole,
niacin,
or warfarin. |
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| How should I store Pravachol?
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Store Pravachol at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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