Pravastatin Questions

What are the side effects of statins?

Do statins help treat COVID-19?

Diabetes, Type 2 - I would like to know if a blood sugar level of 136 can be treated with just diet?

... and exercise. I have COPD and I take Spiriva, Zyban and Albuterol and I am scared to take the medicines (Metformin 1000 mg and Pravastatin 40mg tabs) that my doctor gave me because of all of the side effects and drug interactions.

If I have aches and pains from taking several different statins will all statins affect me?

I have now taken 4 different statins, simvastatin, pravastatin, lovastatin and atorvastatin. They all caused me muscle and joint soreness, my hands ache so bad and I seem to have lost some strength in them. When I stopped the statins there was great improvement! Will all statins do this for me or... read more

Pravastatin sodium...why do I have to take pill before bedtime vs. in morning with my other pills?

How do you manage muscle pain with cholesterol drugs?

What time of the day should I take Pravaststin Sodium?

Pravachol and grapefruit? Why can't I eat grapefruit when taking pravastatin?

I was told that when I take my pravastatin that I should not eat grapefruit? Why not?

Does pravastatin cause hair loss?

I'm 61, aside from a little arthritis I am fit & healthy. Taking 40mg of Pravastatin (switched from Simvistatin about 4 months ago due to Pravastatin's lower cost). Last few months I have become increasingly upset about what seems to be significant hair thinning. I never had thick... read more

Alternatives to Pravastatin?

I have been taking 20 mg of Pravastatin for years and it worked fine. About a year ago, my doctor increased to my dosage to 40 mg. This past year I started having increased muscle stiffness, soreness and cramps. I stopped taking it recently and the muscle stiffness has gone away. What are the... read more

What should you know about "Statin" Medications?

Pravastatin VS. Crestor - what are equivalent doses?

I was taking 10mg of Crestor PO daily. I recently switched to Pravastatin and the MD ordered 40mg PO daily. I was wondering if Pravastatin is really that much less potent and is this the bottom dose?

Is it safe to take Lisinopril , metformin, pravastatin and Tamulosin together?

Also take 1 Alleve a day.

Does Pravastatin increase the Uric Acid?is it harmful whn u have a gout?

Pravastatin - does this cause weight gain?

I have put on almost half a stone for no apparent reason over the past few weeks, and have realised it coincides with starting Pravastatin. Is weight gain a known side effect? I also am breathless and have aches and pins and needles in my legs, though I also had the last two effects when I was on... read more