Pravachol
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Q: When can I get pravachol and niaspan generic?
I understand we have to wait 7 years before prescription RX can have a generic on the market.
I don't know exactly when Pravachol and Niaspan first went on the market. I would like to find out when they would be eligible for generic. I have a donut hole on my Medicare Part D and this can make a difference as to whether I stay with my present carrier.
A: Pravachol does not yet have a generic counterpart and I cannot find out when one will be available, Niaspan however does have multiple generic brands available, go to your pharmacy and ask about Niacin Extended Release and they should be able to point one out.
Hope this helps!!
Q: How long is it normal to be on Pravachol?
Is it only taken until the desired result is reached or is it a drug that you have to take for life?
A: If you can't maintain your cholesterol by diet and excercise alone then statins would be indicated. I would say that you should get your levels checked every 1-2 years. You may not need to be on this medication forever.
Q: can pravachol and vytorin be taken at the same time?
my doctor prescribed pravachol for my cholesterol; 1 week later ; the office mailed results of my blood work with a new prescription for vytorin; I was just wondering if these 2 meds for cholesterol can be taken at this time.
A: I don't find much saying not to take at the same time , but I would only take Pravachol.
After nearly two years of waiting, the results came out on Monday on the long-awaited heart drug Vytorin — and the news wasn't good. Vytorin's manufacturers, Merck and Schering-Plough, announced that while the drug reduced levels of LDL, or bad cholesterol, in a group of 750 patients, the medication, which has been on the market since 2004, had little effect on the buildup of plaque in the arteries, a harbinger of heart attack and stroke.
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To many experts, the results were both a surprise and a warning. "The fact that the trial showed a huge LDL reduction, and that things were still going the wrong way [in terms of plaque buildup] is stunning," says Dr. Steven Nissen, chairman of cardiovascular medicine at the Cleveland Clinic and an outspoken critic of the delay in the release of the study results. "This study shows that it matters how you lower cholesterol, not just how much you lower cholesterol."
Q: Is pravachol really effective in lowering cholesterol?
A: yes, it does work well. my patients notice results after a couple weeks.
Q: Should I start Pravachol 40mg / day?
I am concerned with side effects. My lab results: cholesterol: 173, triglycerides: 74, HDL: 38, LDL: 120, risk ratio: 3.16. I am 40 yo, 6'1" and 155 lbs. I have had multiple myeloma for 9 1/2 years, had two bone marrow transplants and one mild stroke. I am currently in remission after 3 relapses since initial diagnosis.
A: if ur doctor prescribed it, pls take it. otherwise try to control with diet
Q: what are the side effects of PRAVACHOL ?
I need the answer
A: 1)Patients with underlying liver disease may have increased serum transminase levels after consumptions and may have malaise , anorexia , precipitous decreases in LDL ( low density lipoprotein )
2) Minor increases in creatine kinase activity in plasma are observed in some patients . Rarely patients may have marked elevations . If the drug is not discontinued , rhabdomyolysis may cause myoglobinuria leading to renal injury
3)Gastrointestinal side effects have been among the most common symptoms reported by patients on pravastatin. These symptoms tended to be mild and transient in nature and resolved with continued therapy.
4) Hematologic side effects including hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), and leukopenia have occurred with some HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. These effects may be manifestations of a hypersensitivity reaction.
5)Nervous system side effects of pravastatin have included headache (0.6% to 6.2%), dizziness, drowsiness, and weakness. Cranial nerve dysfunction, tremor, vertigo, fatigue, weight loss, memory loss, decline in cognitive function, paresthesias, peripheral neuropathy, and peripheral nerve palsy have been reported with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.
6)Dermatologic side effects of pravastatin have included rash (0.9% to 4.0%) and a case report of bullous erythematous lesions. Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, photosensitivity, purpura, and alopecia have occurred with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.
Q: Have you suffered any side effects from statins( Levacor, Zocor, Pravachol, Lipitor, Crestor, etc.)?
Statins users: have you done any research on side effects before you agreed to take the drugs?
A: Statins can cause muscle pain and in some cases actually destroy muscle tissue. Also... statins block the body from producing a chemical called coenzyme Q10. coQ10 is needed by the body for cellular energy and to keep the heartbeat strong. If coQ10 is depleted, it could be a factor in weakening the heartbeat. That could cause a heart attack. Take supplemental CoQ10 if on statins.
Q: drinking grapefruit juice while taking lipator is n.g., does the same hold true for pravachol?
A: I believe it is true for ALL statin drugs.
Q: Pravachol 20 and cholesterol?
Am just about to start on this drug after stopping Lipitor which gave me side effects. Is there anybody out there who is satisfied with this Pravachol. I was thinking of starting on Polycosanol (natural from sugar cane) but somehow feel that it would be better to follow the docs advice, only because I truly trust her. I must say that I feel a huge difference since going off Lipitor. Any comments please.
on Pravachol. Thanks
A: Patient Education for Pravachol: Do not take any new medication during therapy unless approved by prescriber. Take at same time each day. Follow diet and exercise regimen as prescribed. Avoid excess alcohol. You will have periodic blood tests to assess effectiveness. May cause mild nausea or vomiting (small, frequent meals, frequent mouth care, chewing gum, or sucking lozenges may help); diarrhea (buttermilk, boiled milk, or yogurt may help); or headache (see prescriber for analgesic). Report chest pain; CNS changes (memory loss, depression, personality changes); numbness, weakness, tingling, pain, or cramping in extremities or muscles; vision changes; rash; or other persistent adverse reactions. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are pregnant. Consult prescriber for appropriate barrier contraceptive measures to use during and for 1 month following therapy. This drug may cause severe fetal defects. Do not breast-feed.
Q: what time of day should you take pravachol?
A: My doctors have always said to take any cholesterol drug in the evening, after dinner. I take Vytorin now, was on simastatin before.
Q: I am taking allegra and pravachol statin simultaneously. Is this ok?
A: Your pharmacist is the best resource.
Q: pravachol 40mg what are the side effect?
A: Taken from Yahoo Health:
Rare cases of muscle problems and liver problems have been associated with the use of pravastatin and other similar medicines. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if accompanied by a fever or flulike symptoms or yellowing of the skin or eyes, abdominal pain, unexplained fatigue, dark colored urine or pale colored stools. These may be early symptoms of muscle or liver problems.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking pravastatin and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
decreased urine or rust-colored urine; or
blurred vision.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take pravastatin and talk to your doctor if you experience
gas, bloating, nausea, stomach upset, heartburn, abdominal pain, constipation, or diarrhea; a cough; headache; or
insomnia.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Q: does pravachol come in a generic?
answer quick please
A: yes. it's called pravastatin
Q: is the PRAVACHOL ( pravastatin sodium ) lead compound or drived from a lead compound ?
well , I need also to know what is lead compound mean.
if any body help me please!!
A: The term lead compound is used in chemistry more as research terminology, I supose pravacol is modified from its original compound so it shouldn´t be a lead compound, read below.
Pravastatin (marketed as Pravachol or Selektine) is a member of the drug class of statins, used for lowering cholesterol and preventing cardiovascular disease. Initially known as CS-514, it was originally identified in a bacterium called Nocardia autotrophica by researchers of the Sankyo Pharma Inc..It is presently being marketed outside Japan by the pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb.
A lead compound (i.e. the "leading" compound, not lead metal) in drug discovery is a chemical compound that has pharmacological or biological activity and whose chemical structure is used as a starting point for chemical modifications in order to improve potency, selectivity, or pharmacokinetic parameters.
Q: cost of 90 pravachol?
cost of 90 generic pravachol
A: Call ALL the pharmacies in your area to get price quotes - then see if the closest pharmacy to you will price match the lowest quote. [Canadian pharmacy orders are now being stopped by US Customs Officials/Postal Inspectors]. If the generic is not yet available, check with your doctor to see if your medication can be switched to a lower price generic.