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Synonims: Pravastin, Pravator, Compactin, Elisor, Lipostat | ![]() |
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Drug Uses
Pravachol is used for reducing high lipid levels and high cholesterol, with diet and exercise. It is also used to prevent certain heart problems, including slowing down the progression of hardening of the arteries in patients with heart disease. It can also be used to cure other conditions as prescribed by your doctor.
How Taken
Use Pravachol as prescribed by your physician. Use Pravachol with or without a meal. It is recommended to take Pravachol at the same time each day. Take Pravachol one hour before or 4 hours after taking bile-acid reducing resins (e.g., cholestyramine, colestipol).
Additional Information
Pravachol may cause dizziness or blurred vision. These effects may worsen if Pravachol is taken with alcohol or certain other medications. Use Pravachol with caution. Don't drive or perform other possibly dangerous tasks until you know how you react to this drug. If your symptoms don't improve or if they worsen, talk to your physician. This medicine should be used only by the patient for whom it has been advised. Do not use less or more or use it more often than determined by your physician.
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