Prevastatin

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If you have high cholesterol or high triglycerides, your healthcare provider may prescribe pravastatin (Pravachol^®) to help lower the levels of these substances. The medication can also be used to prevent heart disease and other heart-related problems. Pravastatin comes in generic and brand-name form, comes as a tablet, and is available in four different strengths. Some of the side effects that have been reported with this drug include muscle or joint pain, memory loss, and the common cold.

(To learn more about this drug, click Pravastatin. This article covers topics such as dosing guidelines, the drug's effects, and potential side effects. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on pravastatin.)