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What is another name for Pravachol?
Pravastatin
What is another name for pravastatin?
Pravachol
Can you take advil while taking pravachol?
no i dont think you should combine them.
What type of side effects can the drug Pravachol cause?
Pravachol is a cholesterol reducing drug. The possible side effects include nausea, muscle pain, confusion, fever, dark urine, swelling and weight gain. One should always report side effects to their physician.
What is an example of allopathic treatment for?
Medications include a class of drugs called statins, with brand names such as Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor, and Pravachol. Other interventions may include
Is coreg a statin drug?
No, coreg (carvedilol) is a betablocant drug. It has no effect on cholesterol. Statins are Lipitor (atorvastatin), Crestor (rosuvastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin), Zocor (simvastatin), etc.
What is the best rated cholesterol medicine?
Lipitor probably has the best efficacy/safety profile among cholesterol medications today. It has the greatest potency in reducing cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides among this group, while Zocor and Pravachol are in next place. Only Lipitor and Crestor can also treat high triglycerides (Unlike Zocor, Pravachol), though it is felt by some practitioners that Crestor may have an increased incidence of side effects (increased liver enzymes, and bilirubin) as compared to Lipitor.
Can you take statin when taking methotrexate?
Methotrexate when taking with atorvastatin (Lipitor), pravastatin (Pravachol), and simvastatin (Zocor), can cause serious liver problems. It's best to consult with a physician or pharmacist before taking these two together.
Is pravastain same has atorvastatin?
Not pravastain, it is called pravastatin. They are different drugs but both are statin drugs. Atorvastatin (generic form of Lipitor) is considered more powerful than pravastatin (generic for Pravachol) but Atorvastatin also has more side effects and is may more likely be harmful to liver and kidneys..
Do statins cause hair loss?
Statins do cause hair loss. I called Phizer that makes Lipitor and they confirmed it. I now take Pravachol and called that company and they also confirmed it. They say the incidence is low based on their original study but that was done on men who may have thought they were naturally balding and not attribute it to the statis they were testing. So therefore it was rarely reported as a side effect when in fact it may be more common as a side effect than anyone knows. I definitely are having hair loss due to Statins because when I stopped several years ago for a while, my hair got thicker.
What are the disadvantages of taking 80mg of pravachol instead of just 40mg as doctor prescribed?
Taking more pravastatin than prescribed will not necessarily intensify the effects on your cholesterol. However, it will put you at risk for two very potentially harmful situations. First, statin drugs may potentially damage your liver. This is one reason that your doctor requires (or should) that you periodically have blood work done - to monitor your liver enzymes. Taking more than what has been prescribed will not make the medication work faster and can be destructive. Secondly, these drugs have been associated with rhabdomyolysis, which is a serious condition involving byproducts of muscle wasting which are toxic to the kidney. While this is a rare situation, taking more medication than necessary increases your risk for this condition.
What is the xeroderma of an eyelid?
Xeroderma is dry skin, so xeroderm of the eyelid is dry skin on the eyelid. But you may be thinking of xanthelasma. A xanthelasma is a flat, yellowish growth on the outside of the eyelid, usually close to the nose. These noncancerous blemishes are composed of fatty material, and are usually a warning sign of high cholesterol levels especially when they are seen in teenagers and adults. Some Xanthelasmas will disappear on their own while others persist and will require removal by your physician or dematologist by freezing the growths with liquid nitrogen and then a sample is sent to the lab. If the Xanthelasma proves to be evidant of elevated cholesterol levels you will need to begin a strict regiment to get that cholesterol down! You physician may prescribe a lipid-lowering medication such as Zocur, Pravachol or Mevacor. Xanthelasmas may be the sign of underlying cholesterol that can lead to heart disease if not looked after the Xanthelasma poses no danger and it removed only for costmetic reasons, but, even after removal it may grow back. NEVER ATTEMPT to remove the growth with over-the- counter meds. See your doctor immediately for a diagnosis and he/she will also check for high cholesterol levels in your body. After the doctor removes the Xanathelasmas (if you request it) following your doctor's directions of keeping the area clean with warm water and a mild soap while avoiding after-shave lotions, creams, lotions or applying make-up to that particular area.
