Pravastatin (Pravachol) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor.

Take Pravastatin (Pravachol) exactly as directed.

Although side effects from Pravastatin (Pravachol) are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

blurred vision
constipation
diarrhea
dizziness
gas
headache
heartburn
muscle pain
rash or itching
stomach pain or cramps
tenderness
upset stomach
weakness (with or without fever)

Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Azole antifungals (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole), fibrates (eg, gemfibrozil, clofibrate), fluconazole, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), immunosuppressants (eg, cyclosporine), macrolides (eg, erythromycin), niacin, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (eg, delavirdine), telithromycin, or voriconazole because they may increase the risk of muscle or kidney problems
Cimetidine or spironolactone because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Pravastatin (Pravachol)

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Pravastatin (Pravachol) may interact with other medicines that you take.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are planning to become pregnant

if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

if you have low blood pressure, a serious infection, kidney problems, diabetes, muscle pain or tenderness, or a history of seizures

if you have metabolism, hormonal, or electrolyte problems

if you drink alcohol, have jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), or have a history of liver problems or alcohol abuse

if you have recently had major surgery or a serious injury

if you have a certain type of high cholesterol namely homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients.

Pravastatin (Pravachol) is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

Check with your doctor before drinking alcohol while you are taking Pravastatin (Pravachol).

Follow the diet and exercise program given to you by your health care provider.

Tell your doctor or dentist that you take
Pravastatin (Pravachol) before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

Women who may become pregnant should use effective birth control while taking Pravastatin (Pravachol).

If you have any questions about Pravastatin (Pravachol), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.