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Drug Class
Statin
Common Uses
- Treats high cholesterol
- Prevents heart attacks and strokes
Common Brand Names
Vogdia
Overview
Pravastatin is used to lower cholesterol if you've been diagnosed with high blood cholesterol.
It's also taken to prevent heart disease, including heart attacks and strokes.
Pravastatin belongs to a group of medicines called statins.
Your doctor may prescribe pravastatin if you have a family history of heart disease, or a long-term health condition such as type 1 or type 2 diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis.
Pravastatin is available on prescription in some countries and come as tablets.
Important Facts
- It's unusual to have any side effects from taking pravastatin.
- Do not take pravastatin if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Take pravastatin even if you feel well, as you will still be getting the benefits. Most people with high cholesterol do not have any symptoms.
- If you take your medicine pravastatin regularly, as prescribed, your cholesterol levels should drop within 4 weeks.
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