APO-Pravastatin - (Manufactured by Apotex, generic version of Pravachol)
The following information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.
What is Pravastatin?
Pravastatin is an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor. It blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body and is used to reduce the amounts of LDL (bad) cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides (another type of fat), and apolipoprotein B (a protein needed to make cholesterol) in your blood. These actions are important in reducing the risk of hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Pravastatin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What are the Side Effects of Pravastatin?
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common or rare:
- Fever
- Muscle aches or cramps
- severe stomach pain
- unusual tiredness or weakness.
More common:
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Gas
- Headache
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Skin rash
- Stomach pain
Rare:
- Decreased sexual ability
- Trouble in sleeping
What is the interaction of Pravastatin with other drugs?
Do not take Pravastatin without first talking to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral);
- gemfibrozil (Lopid), clofibrate (Atromid-S), or fenofibrate (Tricor);
- niacin (Nicolar, Nicobid, Slo-Niacin, others);
- erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Ery-Tab, others) or clarithromycin (Biaxin); or
- cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid).
You may not be able to take Pravastatin, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with this medication.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
Where to buy Pravastatin?
Plavix is available at www.affordabledrugs.com or 1 800 887 6890.
Pravastatin information links:
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA website
PDR consumer site about Pravastatin
Food & Drug Administration
Affordable Drugs information site including APO-Pravastatin. Information at www.affordabledrugs.com or 1800-887-6890.
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