Compare Pravachol vs Lipitor

Compare Pravachol

vs Lipitor

Compare Pravachol to Lipitor. To make a decision about Pravachol vs Lipitor, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Pravachol or Lipitor

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Uses of Pravachol

Pravachol is also known by the generic name Pravastatin

USES:
Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Uses of Lipitor

Lipitor is also known by the generic name Atorvastatin

USES:
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Pravachol and Lipitor Have 14 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

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Pravachol Has 13 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Arthritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Inflammation - Myositis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Lupus-Like Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Lung Tissue Problems - Interstitial Lung Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Paralysis of Some or All of the Muscles of the Eye - Ophthalmoplegia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

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Lipitor Has 32 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Pravachol

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage from the Gums - Gingival Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Large Intestine - Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Leg Cramps - Cramps in Legs is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Breasts in Males - Gynecomastia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Contact Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Bladder - Cystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Cystic Disease of the Breast - Fibrocystic Breast Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Gout is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin - Ecchymosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Esophagus - Esophagitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in Eyes - Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet - Peripheral Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Eye Hemorrhage - Ocular Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Stone is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Rupture of a Tendon - Tendon Rupture is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Elevation of Proteins in the Urine - Proteinuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Increase in Muscle Tone - Hypertonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer - Gastrointestinal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Blood coming from Anus - Rectal Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Epididymitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Critical Seriousness - Stiff Neck - Neck Stiffness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

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Pravachol and Lipitor Have 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Pravachol and Lipitor.

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Pravachol Has 8 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Lipitor

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Heartburn is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol but not Lipitor.

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Lipitor Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Lipitor

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lipitor but not Pravachol. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Pravachol and Lipitor.

Pravachol and Lipitor Treat 31 Conditions in Common

Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level - Mixed Hyperlipidemia is treated by both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Heterozygous High Cholesterol - Heterozygous Hypercholesterolemia is treated by both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Changes Involving Fatty Deposits in the Blood Vessels - Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease is treated by both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Primary Prevention of Heart Attack - Primary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease is treated by both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Increased Triglycerides and Cholesterol - Primary Dysbetalipoproteinemia is treated by both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Stroke Prevention - Prevention of Cerebrovascular Accident is treated by both Pravachol and Lipitor.

High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood - Hypertriglyceridemia is treated by both Pravachol and Lipitor.

High Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia is treated by both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Prevention of Transient Ischemic Attacks is treated by both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Treatment to Prevent a Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction Prevention is treated by both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Slow Progression of Disease of the Arteries of the Heart - Slow Progression of Coronary Artery Disease is treated by both Pravachol and Lipitor.

Pravachol has 13 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Pravachol.

Pravachol Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Pravachol.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Pravachol.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Pravachol.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Pravachol.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Pravachol.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Pravachol.

Hemorrhagic Stroke - Stroke caused by Bleeding in the Brain is a contraindication of Pravachol.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Pravachol.

Severe Hypotension - Severely Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Pravachol.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Pravachol.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Pravachol.

Uncontrolled Epilepsy is a contraindication of Pravachol.

Contraindication Warnings

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Pravachol.

Lipitor has 13 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lipitor.

Lipitor Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Hepatic Failure - Liver Failure is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Relative Contraindications

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Hemorrhagic Stroke - Stroke caused by Bleeding in the Brain is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Contraindication Warnings

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Pravachol - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Lipitor - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.