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I have been prescribed pravastatin sodium 20mg for cholesterol, i'm concerned about it's long term side effects i'm a diabetic.

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Monitor: It's an effective medication and widely used. You should take it, especially as a diabetic. Just keep close follow up with your physician.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/2/2013

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