SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Pravachol

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Pravachol

Pravachol has 72 Side Effects total
27 are Life Threatening
11 Occur Most Frequently

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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.

Pravachol has 27 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

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

Critical Seriousness - Arthritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

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

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

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

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

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

Critical Seriousness - Lupus-Like Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Inflammation - Myositis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Pravachol

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

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Pravachol has 11 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

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

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol

Heartburn is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol

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

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Pravachol

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Pravachol Drug-Drug Interactions

Pravachol has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Pravachol has interactions of serious seriousness with 60 drug(s). Pravachol has interactions of moderate seriousness with 30 drug(s). Pravachol has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

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.

Pravachol has 8 related brands and strengths:

Pravachol 10 Mg Tab Pravachol 20 Mg Tab Pravachol 40 Mg Tab Pravachol 80 Mg Tab Pravastatin 10 Mg Tab Pravastatin 20 Mg Tab Pravastatin 40 Mg Tab Pravastatin 80 Mg Tab

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.