What is Pravachol: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Pravachol

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Take this medicine in the evening or at bedtime, unless your doctor tells you differently.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take this medicine in the evening or at bedtime, unless your doctor tells you differently.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Pravachol

Pravachol contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you have had an allergic reaction to pravastatin, or you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Pravachol warnings

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, epilepsy, muscle pain or weakness, or thyroid problems. Tell your doctor if you usually have more than 2 drinks of alcohol per day.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Pravachol interactions

• Some foods and medicines can affect how pravastatin works. Tell your doctor if you are using azithromycin, boceprevir, cimetidine, clarithromycin, colchicine, cyclosporine, erythromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, niacin (vitamin B3), or spironolactone.

• Tell your doctor if you are taking other medicine to lower your cholesterol level, including cholestyramine, colestipol, gemfibrozil, or fenofibrate. You may need to take the medicine 1 hour before or 4 hours after you take pravastatin.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.