Question 1

i have been advised to receive 20 mg. of pravachol (pravastatin) daily.  i was previously on zocor (simvastatin).  which medicine is safer as to side effects?

Accepted Answer

Neither: They're very similar in structure, efficacy, and safety/side effect profile.                                      But because they are slightly different, one may be better for you than the other.
Your doctor should be monitoring your progress on these meds.

Question 2

which medicine (10 mg of pravachol (pravastatin) or 10 mg  simvastatin) is safer and tolerated while taking 5 mg of amlodipine  (ccb)  at night.thanks?

Accepted Answer

Pravostatin maybe: There is an interaction between amlodipine and statin drugs which can cause a breakdown in muscle tissues. It is more common with Simvastatin than pravachol (pravastatin). The recommendations say Simvastatin dose should be 20mg or less if taking amlodipine. So both of your choices are ok. But assume risk slightly higher with simvastatin. Note Simvastatin maybe more effective in lowering cholesterol.

Question 3

my latest ldl 88 hdl 46 trgl 115 tc 153, would you consider taking  cholesterol medicine for these numbers such as 10 mg pravachol (pravastatin)..

Accepted Answer

Probably not, but...: Unless you are at very high risk for heart disease, your numbers are actually quite good. Very high risk patients have a history of heart attack or stroke, diabetes, or artery blockage or two of the following: smoker, high blood pressure, family history of early heart disease, or age >45 (men) or >55 (women). Your doc will know how to risk-stratify you based on your medical history.

Question 4

what is the peak time and half-life of amlodipine, pravachol, (pravastatin)  and benicar/hct medicines respectively. thanks for the help in advance.

Accepted Answer

LookOnline & Empower: Search engines, esp google, can rapidly find these answers for you (& me), e.g. Search "amlodipine t½" & go to nih, fda or edu websites. Keep in mind that chemical t½  life & physiologic t½ life may be very different, data is only a small group average & there are many variables. Also keep in mind that your primary medical decision maker (primary physician, if you will) is always you, no one else.

Question 5

is pravachol (pravastatin) effective in lowering cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, all the stains are effective.

Question 6

can i take zyrtec and pravachol (pravastatin) together at night?

Accepted Answer

Yes: To my knowledge, there is no interaction between Zyrtec and Pravachol (pravastatin).

Question 7

when should i take pravachol (pravastatin) 40mg...in the am or pm?

Accepted Answer

PM: For best results, take this medication in the evening.

Question 8

pravachol (pravastatin) 40mg what are the side effect?

Accepted Answer

Pravastin: There are multiple side effects including liver abnormalities and / or muscle aches or pains.  There should be a significant benefit for the medicine versus the risk of taking it.

Question 9

dizziness upon arising has ceased since increasing dosage of pravachol (pravastatin) from 20 mg to 40mg.  is it possible there is a correlation between the two?

Accepted Answer

Increased = ceased: Your observation about the chronology of when the dizziness became worse and the increased dose likely confirm this. Contact your md if this is anything more than minor and in particular continues for more than 3-5 days.

Question 10

having  some side effect.from 10 mg pravachol (pravastatin). can i take it  just 3 times a week and still get the benefits. what is pravachol (pravastatin) half life. ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, But Weak Statin: Atherosclerosis begins in childhood &  cholesterol (a fat made by every one of our cells) is not the correct issue. However, lowering cholesterol production with statins (as a way to lower LDL particle concentrations) has lowered cv ds & mortality rates in all human trials to date. Pravachol is a weak statin, crestor, (rosuvastatin) in human trials, more effective & safer. Get NMR particle test & better options.

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I have been advised to receive 20 mg. of pravachol (pravastatin) daily. i was previously on zocor (simvastatin). which medicine is safer as to side effects?

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Which medicine (10 mg of pravachol (pravastatin) or 10 mg simvastatin) is safer and tolerated while taking 5 mg of amlodipine (ccb) at night.thanks?

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My latest ldl 88 hdl 46 trgl 115 tc 153, would you consider taking cholesterol medicine for these numbers such as 10 mg pravachol (pravastatin)..

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What is the peak time and half-life of amlodipine, pravachol, (pravastatin) and benicar/hct medicines respectively. thanks for the help in advance.

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Is pravachol (pravastatin) effective in lowering cholesterol?

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Can i take zyrtec and pravachol (pravastatin) together at night?

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When should i take pravachol (pravastatin) 40mg...in the am or pm?

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Pravachol (pravastatin) 40mg what are the side effect?

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Dizziness upon arising has ceased since increasing dosage of pravachol (pravastatin) from 20 mg to 40mg. is it possible there is a correlation between the two?

A member asked:

Having some side effect.from 10 mg pravachol (pravastatin). can i take it just 3 times a week and still get the benefits. what is pravachol (pravastatin) half life. ?

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