Compare Zocor vs Pravachol

Compare Zocor

vs Pravachol

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Uses of Zocor

Zocor is also known by the generic name Simvastatin

USES:
Simvastatin 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 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.

Zocor and Pravachol Have 27 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

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

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

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Arthritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Inflammation - Myositis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

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

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

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

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

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

Critical Seriousness - Lupus-Like Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

Critical Seriousness - Lung Tissue Problems - Interstitial Lung Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Paralysis of Some or All of the Muscles of the Eye - Ophthalmoplegia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

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

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

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Zocor Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Pravachol

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Pravachol Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zocor

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Zocor and Pravachol Have 11 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

Heartburn is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

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

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

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

Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Pravachol.

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Zocor Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Pravachol

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Pravachol Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Pravachol

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Zocor and Pravachol Treat 31 Conditions in Common

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zocor has 11 Condition Contraindications

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

Zocor Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

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

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

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Zocor.

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

Relative Contraindications

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

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

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

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

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Zocor.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Zocor.

Contraindication Warnings

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Zocor.

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 seriouosness 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.

Zocor - 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.

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.

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.