Drug Interactions With Pravastatin (Cont.)

 
Colesevelam (WelChol)
Taking Welchol and pravastatin together may cause a decrease of pravastatin in the blood, which can affect its ability to lower cholesterol. It is recommended that you take Welchol either one hour before or four hours after your pravastatin dose.
 

Drug Interactions With Pravastatin: Summary

There are a number of drugs that can interact with pravastatin. It is possible that not all pravastatin drug interactions were discussed is this article. Therefore, you should talk with your doctor about the drug interactions that may apply to you.
 
Also, because a number of these medicines can increase the risk of serious muscle problems, if you have any unexplained muscle pain, muscle, or weakness (especially if you also have a fever or feel ill), contact your healthcare provider immediately.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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