Pravastatin

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Pravastatin, sold under the brand name Pravachol among others, is a statin medication, used for preventing cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treating abnormal lipids.[3] It should be used together with diet changes, exercise, and weight loss.[3] It is taken by mouth.[3] Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, nausea, headaches, and muscle pains.[3] Serious side effects may include rhabdomyolysis, liver pr...

what color is pravastatin NA 40mg. is it white or green in color. ## From what I could gather, Pravastatin NA 40mg comes in both green and white colors, depending on who the manufacturer is. The 40mg tab also comes in the form of a yellow capsule-shaped pill. Do you have a specific imprint on your pill that might help distinguish it from the other options? ## Yes my pravastatin medicine is a yellow oval pill that says p40

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7202 ## If it also has a 93 on the opposite side, this is a generic for Pravachol, used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, joint and muscle aches. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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round, light green pill; numbers 7202 on one side -- number 93 on other side ## Pravastatin 40 mg...got white pill for years now the bottle has a round green pill 7202 on one side and 93 on the other. I this from another company or country? ## This tablet is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 40mgs of Pravastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Dauber, yes, it is a generic, so your pharmacy will not always provide you with the same tablet, depending on which company was offering the cheapest price, when they needed to restock their supply. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking 10MG of pravastatin without problems. Dr increased it to 20MG. Now I have several side effects. Could I take 10MG in AM and 10MG in PM and get the same benefit? ## Hello, Olive! How are you? Yes, that should be fine, as long as your doctor approves. In many cases, medications such as this, are prescribed as a single dose to help ensure that someone remembers to take the full dose, people tend to be less compliant if they have to take multiple daily doses. What types of side effects are you experiencing? The FDA lists the typical ones as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches.

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I haven't had my daily dose of pravastatin for three days. I get my prescription tomorrow. Will I be ok? ## Hello, Kelly! How are you? Why did you miss so many doses? There shouldn't be any severe problems, but it would be best to inform your doctor, so they are aware of the issue. Sometimes, suddenly stop such a medication can cause a rebound effect that elevates your cholesterol. The FDA classifies this medication as a statin and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Is it safe to take bentyl when you are taking pravastatin 40 mg for ibs? It is for spastic colon.. ## Hello, Vivian! How are you? I didn't find any problems, or interactions listed, but it is always best to double check to be sure. Have they both been prescribed for you? The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, joint/muscle aches, bloating, constipation, and flatulence.

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Take 40mg at night, take losartan 100/25 morning. after morning BM[normal] half hour later stomach cramps and severe diarrhea lots of water. could pravastatin cause this? causing liver to dump bile? taking a water pill and adding this effect causes me to be concerned as to dehydration with 80-90 degree temps here in the South? ## Hello, Rick! How are you? Yes, it can cause those types of issues in some people that take it. These statin medications are very problematic and many people have experienced such severe joint and muscle aches that they had to stop taking them. In these high temps, it might be best to speak to your doctor about adjusting something or perhaps dropping the diuretic for now. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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need picture of pill #RX598. Supposed to be Pravastatin 80mg ## Located a match to a oblong shaped pill with RX 598 on it, it's Pravastatin 80 mg, which is used for lowering cholesterol and preventing cardiovascular disease. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is a medication used to reduce pain, fever, or inflammation.[5] Specific inflammatory conditions which aspirin is used to treat include Kawasaki disease, pericarditis, and rheumatic fever.[5] Aspirin given shortly after a heart attack decreases the risk of death.[5] Aspirin is also used long-term to help prevent further heart attacks, ischaemic strokes, and blood clots in people at high risk.&am...

So I understand that moderate drinking - ~two drinks for a man - is ok with pravastatin. That usually works for me - but not always - sometimes I drink more. So my question is, if I have had more than a couple of drinks should I skip the pravastatin for that evening? My cholesterol without statins is borderline, with the prav it is ~150. No history of cardio problems. No liver problems. ## Hell, bmoreJ! How are you? It doesn't make it dangerous to take this medication, but it can intensify the side effects. Thus, you may get more drowsy, dizzy and nauseous than usual. Basically it could make one drink affect you as if you'd have 2 and so on. You need to be careful and make sure that you're not driving or anything. And you should not imbibe, unless your doctor has said that i...

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Is it safe to take Pravastatin past its expiration date? ## Pravastatin doesn't become dangerous once it's expired, but it may lose some potency, and thus, might not work as well as it did, when fresh. However, this is not really a vital life-sustaining medication that must be taken regularly, so if yours are expired, you could conceivably wait a few days to obtain a new supply from your doctor, and pharmacy, unless your doctor has stated otherwise. Pravastatin is used to help lower cholesterol levels. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Ref: Pravastatin Information If it isn't too far expired, your doctor, or pharmacist might okay you finishing whatever supply you have on hand, to help save money....

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Side effects of Pravastatin Sodium 40 Mg tablet ## Hi Lucy, Side effects of Pravastatin can include: -heartburn -headache -memory loss or forgetfulness -confusion -muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness -lack of energy -fever -yellowing of the skin or eyes -pain in the upper right part of the stomach -nausea -extreme tiredness -weakness -unusual bleeding or bruising -dark colored urine -loss of appetite -flu-like symptoms -rash -hives -itching -difficulty breathing or swallowing -swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs -hoarseness Learn More: Pravastatin Details I hope this info helps! ## will this medication (Pravastatin Sodium, 40 mg) cause excessive dry mouth? Can it be taken during the day?

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Has anyone been harmed by using Pravastatin? ## I recently had a 2nd MI and was put on Crestor in hospital, sent home w/script for Pravastatin 80 mgs. I am 6 days post starting this statin and for 4 days have had severe lower back pain and lower abdominal pain severe enough to go to ER as well as taking a half tab of Vicodin to ease the pain enough to partially function. There were only 2 new meds added to my normal regime since 4/15/10. I am getting this severe pain within 3 hours of the once a day dosage so am inclined to think it is caused by the statin. Have not been able to tolerate any form of statins for well over 10 years but my doctor was insistant while in the hopsital. Am close to stopping this med and will discuss with my family doctor today. Anyone else have or had this sit...

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Have problems swallowing larger pills-can these pills be crushed and safely used and have the same affect thank you ## Hello, Mnman! How are you? Yes, unless your doctor or pharmacist instructs you otherwise, it is safe to do that with any pill that is not time released. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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pravastatin sodium 20mg tate white round teva on one side and the numbers 7201 on the other ## Hello, Jay! How are you? Not all are the same color, since the color actually doesn't mean anything. This one is a light yellow, almost a cream colored tablet. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I would like to know if there is any difference between the two mentioned Pravastatin and if anyone has experienced different side effects between the two? ## To answer your first question, they both contain the same amount of active ingredient (Pravastatin 40 mg), but there is a difference in the inactive ingredients which are listed. The first light green tablet with imprint PB on one side and 8 on the other is manufactured by Accord (NDC 16729-010), and also contains: - Croscarmellose Sodium - Lactose Monohydrate - Magnesium Oxide - Magnesium Stearate - Microcrystalline Cellulose - D&C Yellow No. 10 - FD&C Blue No. 1 - Povidone The second green pill with imprint APO on one side and PRA over 40 on the other side is manufactured by Apotex (NDC 60505-0170), and also contains: - ...

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can i mix pravastatine and smz/tmp or do i take them separately defferent times ## HI, Mere! How are you? I didn't find any interactions or warnings about taking them together. The SMZ-TMP is a generic for Bactrim, it's an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Bactrim details here. Pravastatin is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol levels. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Pravastatin details here.

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Specific interactions between pravastatin and clonazepam 1mg ## I didn't find any interactions listed between the two medications. Learn more Pravastatin details here. Learn more Clonazepam details here. But you should double check this information for your own safety. Did someone tell you there were interactions?

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I noticed a dusty powder substance inside of my bottle of pravastatin NA 80mg. The pill looked different I remember a light green tint. Did it discolor and left the powder substance. I don't remember seeing teva and 7270 on my pill and white in color. I just got a larger mg in the middle of December 2017. Are these the exact same pills l need to know, I'm confused please reply. ## Hello, Mamie! What are the markings on all the pills in question? Can you please post back and clarify with the ones on the old pills, and the new ones? I need this information in order to double check the ingredients for you. What dosage are you currently taking and how are they working for you? The FDA lists the typical side effects of Pravastatin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, joint/muscle...

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