As this eMedTV segment explains, Pravachol is a prescription drug that is used to treat conditions such as high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This page offers an overview of this statin drug and its effects, dosages, and potential side effects.
Common Pravachol side effects may include headache, common cold, and constipation. This eMedTV resource provides a list of common and uncommon side effects of Pravachol, and also talks about the side effects that require immediate medical attention.
Muscle pain is a common side effect of Pravachol. As this eMedTV segment explains, it occurs in about 3 percent of people taking the drug. This page offers detailed information on the link between Pravachol and muscle pain.
If you are taking Pravachol and joint pain occurs, there are at-home remedies you can use for pain relief. This eMedTV resource offers suggestions for treating joint pain, such as over-the-counter pain relief drugs, moist or dry heat, and cold packs.
Weight gain does not appear to be a side effect of Pravachol. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers information on Pravachol and weight gain, including tips on what to do if weight gain occurs while taking this drug.
Muscle aches occur in more than 1 percent of patients taking Pravachol. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Pravachol and muscle aches, including a list of drug interactions that can increase your risk of developing serious muscle problems.
Depression is a side effect that occurs in less than 1 percent of people taking Pravachol. This eMedTV article discusses Pravachol and depression, including a list of possible symptoms, such as persistent sadness and decreased energy.
Liver problems such as jaundice or hepatitis can occur as side effects of Pravachol and other statins. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Pravachol and liver problems, including a list of several symptoms that may indicate liver problems.
Memory loss occurs in less than 1 percent of patients taking Pravachol. This part of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at Pravachol and memory loss, including information on the research that has been done on memory loss and statins.
Pravachol uses include the treatment of high cholesterol and high triglycerides, among other things. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at these and other uses of Pravachol, including the prevention of heart disease.
As this eMedTV article explains, the average daily Pravachol dosage for the treatment of high cholesterol in adults is 10 mg to 80 mg. This page also offers dosage recommendations for children and offers tips and precautions for taking the medicine.
There are a number of Pravachol drug interactions that can cause serious side effects or complications. This eMedTV article contains a list of drugs (such as danazol, fibrates, and niacin) that may interact with Pravachol.
Taking niacin and Pravachol together can increase the risk of developing serious muscle problems. This eMedTV segment further describes these severe muscle conditions and explains why a combination of the two drugs can increase the risks.
People taking Pravachol don't need to avoid grapefruit products. As this eMedTV page explains, grapefruit and Pravachol don't appear to significantly interact with one another. This page also covers grapefruit's effects on some of the other statins.
As this eMedTV page explains, statins (such as Pravachol) have the potential to cause side effects, such as an increase in liver enzymes. This page covers other Pravachol precautions and warnings, including information on who shouldn't take the drug.
Pravachol can pose serious risks to an unborn child, so it is not recommended during pregnancy. This eMedTV article offers detailed information on Pravachol and pregnancy, including an explanation of how the pregnancy category system works.
A generic Pravachol is currently available. This eMedTV article offers a detailed description of the generic drug, lists its various strengths, and explains the process of getting approval for making a generic version of a drug.
As this eMedTV resource explains, there are many other cholesterol medicines other than Pravachol. Alternatives include other statins or cholesterol medications. This article offers a list of alternatives to Pravachol, such as fluvastatin.
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