Pravastatin Sodium

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Pravastatin is a drug used to treat high cholesterol and other conditions related to heart disease. As this eMedTV segment explains, it is sold under the brand name Pravachol. This selection from the archives offers an in-depth look at pravastatin.

What is pravastatin used for? As this eMedTV resource explains, pravastatin is used for the treatment of high cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as the prevention of heart disease. This page further describes pravastatin and its uses.

Potential pravastatin side effects include nausea, headache, and diarrhea. This part of the eMedTV archives offers a more detailed list of possible side effects, including rare but serious problems such as insomnia, depression, and memory loss.

Dosing with pravastatin generally starts at 40 mg daily for adults and 20 mg to 40 mg for children. This eMedTV resource offers more detailed dosing guidelines and offers several precautions and tips for taking the medicine.

Some of the drugs that can interact with pravastatin include niacin, warfarin, and fibrates. This eMedTV article looks at drug interactions with pravastatin and also covers the risk of developing muscle problems when certain drugs are combined.

This eMedTV article lists several precautions and warnings of pravastatin, including information on potential side effects. This resource also provides detailed information on who should avoid this drug, including women who are pregnant.

A generic pravastatin is available -- it is currently sold under the name Pravastatin tablets. This eMedTV segment further discusses the generic version and its uses, various strengths, and manufacturer information.