| What is Pravastatin?
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Pravastatin is a cholesterol-lowering drug. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Pravastatin?
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Pravastatin side effects may 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 Pravastatin taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Pravastatin provided by your doctor. For an even greater cholesterol-lowering effect, your doctor may prescribe
Pravastatin along with a different kind of lipid-lowering drug. However, you must not take
Pravastatin at the same time of day as the other cholesterol-lowering drug. Take
Pravastatin at least 1 hour before or 4 hours after taking the other drug.
Pravastatin 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 schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Pravastatin with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Pravastatin. 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
Pravastatin 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 Pravastatin?
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Store Pravastatin at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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