Compare Zocor vs Pravastatin

Compare Zocor

vs Pravastatin

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

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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 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 Pravastatin 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 Pravastatin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Zocor and Pravastatin 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 Pravastatin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Zocor and Pravastatin Treat 31 Conditions in Common

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Pravastatin has 13 Condition Contraindications

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

Pravastatin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

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

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

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Pravastatin.

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

Relative Contraindications

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

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

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

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

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

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Pravastatin.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Pravastatin.

Uncontrolled Epilepsy is a contraindication of Pravastatin.

Contraindication Warnings

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Pravastatin.

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.

Pravastatin - 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.