Pravachol is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats, and raise good cholesterol in the blood. Lowering bad cholesterol and fats can help decrease the risk of getting strokes, and heart attacks. Lifestyle changes such as exercising, losing weight, and quitting smoking may help this medication work better. Pravachol belongs to a class of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the brand Pravachol from Turkey by Deva Holding. The generic Pravastatin comes from Canada and the United Kingdom by different manufacturers.
CanadianPharmacyKing.com supplies only genuine Pravachol from Turkey shipped using Turkish packaging. This Pravachol is manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb the worldwide manufacturer of Pravachol. This offer is neither endorsed nor authorized by Bristol-Myers Squibb (the United States and Canadian distributor of Pravachol). CanadianPharmacyKing.com has no affiliation whatsoever with Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Seek emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to this medication. The common side effects of Pravachol may include cold symptoms, diarrhea, headache, joint or muscle pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur:
• Muscle weakness (hips, shoulders, neck, back);
• Trouble lifting your arms, climbing or standing;
• Symptoms of liver problems
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Please call your doctor if you have any further concerns or questions.
You should not use Pravachol if you are allergic to Pravastatin, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have active liver disease. Prior to taking this medication, tell your doctors about your medical history and if you drink more than two alcoholic beverages a day or if you have ever had:
• A thyroid disorder;
• Abnormal liver function tests;
• Kidney disease;
• Muscle pain or weakness
Pravachol can cause a condition that may result in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure in the elderly and in people who have kidney disease or poorly controlled hypothyroidism. Avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterol while you are taking Pravachol. Do not drink alcohol; it can raise triglyceride levels and may increase your risk of liver damage. Avoid the use of grapefruit products. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including prescription, nonprescription, herbal products, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Pravachol and other medications. Do not use Pravachol if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy and stop taking this medication and inform your doctor if you get pregnant. Do not breastfeed while using this medication. Pravachol is used in adults and children who are at least 8 years old.
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