Pravastatin

Problems with blood cholesterol levels often occur among people who often eat high-fat foods and have a passive lifestyle. High cholesterol is harmful to your health and can even trigger a heart attack or a stroke. People at risk have to take appropriate medications to bring their cholesterol back to normal. One of these drugs is Pravastatin.

It is prescribed to prevent dangerous conditions that can be caused by a disorder in blood cholesterol levels. It helps to reduce the percentage of fat in the blood and improve blood flow to vital organs. Excessive amounts of cholesterol near the walls of the arteries lead to atherosclerosis. Pravastatin allows the body to get rid of excess bad cholesterol and protect from the risk of developing serious diseases.

Use of the Drug

Pravastatin tablets are administered whole orally with a small amount of a liquid. Usually the doctor advises to take the medicine in the evening. When taking the medication, you should carefully follow the instructions.

Pravastatin is used to raise "good" cholesterol or to reduce "bad" cholesterol. In some cases, a healthcare provider may prescribe this medication to treat the symptoms that are not listed in the drug's instructions for use.

This drug is not a 100% cure for your cholesterol problems. If you want to fully restore your health, then you must combine the use of medications, diet and exercise. This will help you to lose weight, restore blood cholesterol levels and improve your appearance.

Do not drink alcohol during your treatment with Pravastatin. This can interfere with the medication. Do not eat fatty foods. Your diet should eliminate foods with a high percentage of fat.

Adverse Reactions

Taking Pravastatin may cause some adverse reactions, which may include the following: forgetfulness, headache, heartburn, confusion. They usually do not last long. If you have received any of them and are long-term, you should contact your healthcare professional.

Serious adverse effects may include: fever, nausea, weakness, discoloration of urine, problems with appetite, and allergy symptoms. If you experience serious effects, then you should seek immediate medical attention.

For any incomprehensible symptoms that bother you and do not go away, you should immediately consult with your doctor.

The list of side effects here is not complete. Ask your doctor for the complete information.

Precautionary Measures

Do not take the drug Pravastatin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you should inform your healthcare specialist in advance before he or she prescribes any drugs for you.

Tell your doctor about all the drugs you are currently using. Also tell your doctor about your symptoms that are bothering you and any medical conditions you have had recently.

Ask the doctor for a list of medicines that interact poorly with Pravastatin. There are some medications that should not be taken along with this medicine.

If during the treatment you begin to experience unusual negative conditions, then you should inform your doctor in time.

Treatment with Pravastatin involves frequent blood tests. This is necessary to monitor the success of your treatment.

Take the drug strictly according to the instructions and do not make any changes to your treatment. Do not take more medicine than your doctor recommends. It can lead to overdose and unwanted side effects.

If you have any misunderstanding about the medicine, consult your doctor in a timely manner.