Pravachol

Pravastatin

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...

I'm a runner and also have high bad cholesterol. I started Pravachol 1 month ago. 3 days ago was the last time I could run. It hurts when I walk. Lower left side of my back. At 1st I thought sciatica, but so sudden? ## I am not specifically sure about the side effects of Pravachol BUT the cardinal side efecct to monitor for with this class of drug is muscle weakness/pain. I would suggest discussing this with your doctor ASAP. Best regards, Shaunn RN ## I used pravachol for 3 years and never had any muscle pain. I did with zocor & lipator. ## Greg: My husband complained of shoulder pain the entire time he was on this drug. He endured this for about 6 months until his cholesteral was within normal limits. ## I am wondering if anyone knows which statin is least likely to give me co...

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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...

## I think this post was referring to the medication Pravachol, which contains the active ingredient Pravastatin and is used to help lower cholesterol. The statin medications can cause some problematic side effects in some people that may include nausea, headache and joint/muscle aches. Many times they are severe enough that someone has to discontinue taking them, so be on the lookout for such issues. Are there any other questions I can help with? You can learn more Pravastatin details here.

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It's says that it's Pravachol , but it doesn't look like it did last time and the pharmacy has messed up before so I don't know if I should take it? ## Hi, Jam! How are you? The tablet with the ZC 45 marking contains 20mgs of Pravastatin, it's a generic for Pravachol, which is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Pravachol details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Oval pill. yellow. Only inscription is RX598 ## Pravastatin (Pravachol) Information Pravachol is the brand name. Pravastatin is the generic name. Pravachol is the most studied statin (cholesterol-lowering drug) in clinical trials. It is used to decrease LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels and increase the HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol) level. Pravachol is also proven to reduce coronary heart disease events and deaths due to heart attack or stroke. For more information on statins and how they work, see Understanding Cholesterol-Lowering Medications, Medical Treatment. Basic medication information is as follows: * Active ingredient: Pravastatin sodium * Dosage form: Tablet * Strength: 10, 20, 40, 80 mg * FDA approval: 10/31/1991 * Company name: Bristol Myers Squibb

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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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Oval pill. Light yellow. Only inscription is %X 598 ## This pill RX598 is Pravastatin (Pravachol) Information Pravachol is the brand name. Pravastatin is the generic name. Pravachol is the most studied statin (cholesterol-lowering drug) in clinical trials. It is used to decrease LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels and increase the HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol) level. Pravachol is also proven to reduce coronary heart disease events and deaths due to heart attack or stroke. For more information on statins and how they work, see Understanding Cholesterol-Lowering Medications, Medical Treatment. Basic medication information is as follows: * Active ingredient: Pravastatin sodium * Dosage form: Tablet * Strength: 10, 20, 40, 80 mg * FDA approval: 10/31/1991 * Company name: Bristo...

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small pink TEVA 7201 ## This tablet contains 20mgs of Pravastatin, the active ingredient in Pravachol, it used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects can include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. More details: Are there any other questions? ## Trying to find out what else is in pill #7201, i.e. fillers

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Small white pill with RDY on one side and 229 on the other side ## This tablet contains 10mgs of Pravastatin, a generic for Pravachol, this is used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness and dizziness. Is there anything else I can help you with?

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what is this bigger round green pill with TEVA on one side and 7202 on the other side ## This tablet contains 40mgs of Pravastatin, the active ingredient in Pravachol, which is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Learn more Pravastatin details here. This tablet can also be found with the marking 93 7202, because Teva has just recently started replacing the 93 with their logo on their pills. Where did you find it?

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Yellow pill with NO3 on one side and LU on the other side. What is it for? ## Pill is marked with NO3 on one side and LU on the other side what is this pill for ## This tablet contains 40mgs of Pravastatin, the active ingredient in Pravachol, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## I believe I have a perscription for this pill as I have dropped 2 beside my bed.

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My husband has these pills and we have no idea what there are for (no pill container, he tossed it out by mistake). They are very small, light yellow, oval, and on one side N02 the other side LU do you know what they for? I can't find anything on the net. Thank you ## These tablets contain 20mgs of Pravastatin, the generic for Pravachol, they are manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals and are used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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white pill 5G on one side 20 on the other ## white pill round about the size of oxycontin 20 supposed to be percocet 20 5G on one side 20 on the other ## Well, first I would like to state that there is NO 20mg Percocet. The max does of Oxycodone in it is 10mgs. That said, a pill marked 20 and G5 contains 20mgs of Pravastatin, a generic for Pravachol, this is used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, headache and joint/muscle aches. Who let you to believe this was Percocet?

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White, circular, 3/8 diameter. RDY on one side, 231 on other side ## I think my friend was given the wrong medicene. She should have been given generic Flexril but got round white pills imprinted with RDY on one side and 231 on the other. Can anyone tell us what this is. She has been terrible sick since she started taking this. ## This is most definitely NOT Flexeril, this tablet contains Pravastatin Sodium, a generic for Pravachol, this used to help lower cholesterol. She needs to report this to the pharmacy and her doctor.

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how to convert U.S. cholesterol levels to British test results ## Based on my research, In the United States, and several other parts of the world, cholesterol is measured in milligrams of cholesterol per decilitre of blood. A total cholesterol level of less than 200 is considered good. In Canada and most of Europe, cholesterol is measured in millimoles per litre of blood. A cholesterol level below 5.2 is preferred. If you need to convert a cholesterol reading from milligrams per decilitre to millimoles per litre- Simply divide your cholesterol level by 38.6598. *In regards to your title Provocal"- did you mean to say Pravachol? If so, you can learn more about this drug on the page for Pravachol Details I hope this info helps!

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given with zetia for high cholesterol

furnish detailed description, shape,color and printing on pill ## Need color, shape and printing on pill ## Do Not want the generic description want name brand description

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pravastatin ## dosage of white oval pravastin marked with 2044?

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NDC Database

Pravachol 20 mg Oral Tablet by E.r. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. ## Markings: P;Pravachol;20 ## Shape: Rectangle (4 sides) ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 0003-5178-05 ## Active Ingredients: Pravastatin Sodium