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Informations about Pravachol
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What should my health care professional know before I take Pravachol?
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They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•an alcohol problem
•any hormone disorder (such as diabetes, under-active thyroid)
•blood salt imbalance
•infection
•kidney disease
•liver disease
•low blood pressure
•muscle disorder or condition
•recent surgery
•seizures (convulsions)
•severe injury
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Pravachol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or
preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding
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How should I take this medicine?
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Take Pravachol tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow
the tablets with a drink of water. The usual Pravachol dose is taken once a day. You can
take Pravachol with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take
your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine
in children. Special care may be needed.
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If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose,
take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
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What drug(s) may interact with Pravachol?
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•alchohol-containing beverages
•herbal medicines such as Went Yeast (Cholestin™)
•itraconazole
•medicines to lower cholesterol or triglycerides (examples: cholestyramine,
clofibrate, colestipol, fenofibrate, gemfibrozil, niacin)
•medicines that suppress your immune response (cyclosporine)
• orlistat
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are
taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal
products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent
user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke ( buy Chantix), or if you use illegal drugs. These may
affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before
stopping or starting any of your medicines.
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What side effects may I notice from taking Pravachol?
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Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as
soon as possible:
Rare or uncommon:
•dark yellow or brown urine
•decreased urination, difficulty passing urine
•fever ( buy Keftab)
•muscle pain ( buy Soma), tenderness ( buy Carisoprodol), cramps, or weakness
•redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the
mouth
•skin rash, itching
•unusual tiredness or weakness
•yellowing of the skin or eyes
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or
health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•dizziness
•flu-like symptoms ( buy
Amoxicillin)
•headache ( buy Imitrex)
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What should I watch for while taking Pravachol?
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Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress.
You will need to have regular tests ( buy Ortho
Evra) to make sure your liver is working properly.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can if you get any
unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever and
tiredness.
Pravachol is only part of a total cholesterol-lowering program. Your physician or
dietician can suggest a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet that will reduce your risk of
getting heart and blood vessel disease. Avoid alcohol and smoking ( buy Zyban), and keep a proper exercise schedule.
If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that
you are taking Pravachol.
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Where can I keep my medicine?
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Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature below 30 degrees C (86 degrees F). Protect from light and
moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the
expiration date.
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- additional authority and manufacturer information links about
Pravachol -
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- from drugs.com
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- from RXlist.com
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- from RXlist.com
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- from SpaceDoc.net
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- from WebMD.com
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