What are pravastatin tablets (Pravachol)?
PRAVASTATIN (Pravachol) blocks the body’s ability to make cholesterol. Pravastatin (Pravachol) can help lower blood cholesterol for patients who are at risk of getting heart disease or a stroke. It is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet. It is not a cure. Generic pravastatin (Pravachol) tablets are not yet available. What should my health care professional know before I take pravastatin (Pravachol? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: an alcohol problem any hormone disorder (such as diabetes, under-active thyroid) blood salt imbalance infection kidney disease liver disease low blood pressure muscle disorder or condition recent surgery seizures (convulsions) severe injury an unusual or allergic reaction to pravastatin (Pravachol), other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast-feeding How should I take this medicine (Pravachol)? Take pravastatin (Pravachol) tablets by mouth. Follow the directions
