- Moving towards syndrome x.....please help. 24th June 2006
... with aching knees and hips from the zocor (have tried pravachol too with same problem) and swelling to ankles and...
... great info! And yes, those were the choles. numbers ON Pravachol and so I was switched to Vytorin hoping it would help...
- Lovastatin/Mevocor the least side effects of all statins? 18th June 2006
... as red yeast rice provides.
Mmmm, I thought that Pravachol was the weakest?? No? After problems with Lipitor...
- An Interesting Chinese Study 16th June 2006
... approved in 1987 and got good sales in 1988. THus it and Pravachol are already out of patent.
I usually think in terms...
- Increased Provachol dose 16th June 2006
... Grandpa,
Pravachol is a pretty weak statin and you are on a low doseage...
... it takes is a look at the data!
Specifically for Pravachol :
Dose Response of PRAVACHOL
Once Daily Administration...
- Continuing To Lose Weight Off Statins 23rd May 2006
... into a frown.....would offering to take maybe 5mg of Pravachol offer about the same protection-but at the same time...
- how are my results 28th April 2006
... aspirin
atenolol
k-dur
niaspan extented release 750
pravachol
plus vitamins
my last lab work is
triglycerides...
... CoQ10? If you are taking a statin (which you are... Pravachol ), you really should be taking this as well....
... so pravachol will raise my lp (a) and if i drop pravachol and just take niaspan 750 i have a better chance of...
... so pravachol will raise my lp (a) and if i drop pravachol and just take niaspan 750 i have a better chance of ... lysine would help too[/QUO
It has been proven that pravachol will raise lp(a)...which i consider absolutely counter...
... family history, you would be very foolish to stop the pravachol . It is giving you superb results. The fact that you...
... family history, you would be very foolish to stop the pravachol . It is giving you superb results. The fact that you...
- Statin with least side effect 13th March 2006
... handle the side effects. I may ask about Zocar and Pravachol . My Dad died of Heart disease, so that's why I asked...
- Lipitor Questions 7th March 2006
... weakness in legs-he could barely walk-he's been on pravachol last 2-3 years-dr said let's deal with other symptom...
- Is there any safe drug? 9th February 2006
... for a patient, then i can offer using Pravastatin ( Pravachol ) which has the least side effects when compared by...
- HDL Increase of 6 points in 7 weeks Using "One A Day-Cholesterol Plus" and BENECHOL 7th February 2006
...
I was taking 3,000 mg of NIACIN(ER), 10 mg of pravachol , 2 fish oil tablets, 2,000 mg of VITAMIN C, 50 mg...
- My First Week Off Statins-Big Improvement 29th January 2006
... in.I am 30 years old. About 4 yrs ago I was put on pravachol for high cholesterol.My mom has heart disease and...
... I had the same problems with Pravachol including feeling detached, leg aches shoulder aches...
- Chest muscles also ache with statin use, normal? 10th January 2006
... more muscle aches than any previous statins (Lescol, Pravachol or Zocor).
To me it seems that since I've had all...
... more muscle aches than any previous statins (Lescol, Pravachol or Zocor).
To me it seems that since I've had all...
- Need help with lab report! 5th January 2006
... It looks like Pravigard is just a combination of Pravachol and aspirin. What will they think of next?...
... It looks like Pravigard is just a combination of Pravachol and aspirin. What will they think of next?
Yeah...
... per milligram, Lipitor is four times as strong as Pravachol . So, if she breaks the pill in half, she will only ... be taking 20mg Pravachol , which would be equivalent to just 5mg Lipitor....
... per milligram, Lipitor is four times as strong as Pravachol . So, if she breaks the pill in half, she will only ... be taking 20mg Pravachol , which would be equivalent to just 5mg Lipitor.
...
... thank u both for your help. Yes it is asprin and pravachol . Like i said my mom took lipitor for about three...
... thank u both for your help. Yes it is asprin and pravachol . Like i said my mom took lipitor for about three...
- New meds to increase the HDL Level... Anyone know names? 3rd January 2006
... below 200, but my HDL was low, so my doc bumped my Pravachol from 40 to 80 mg. I'll be doing another test in 3...
- What is The WEAKEST & SAFER Statin 11th December 2005
... I don't know if Pravachol qualifies as the "weakest" but I'll take a stab and ... with either drug.
I believe that I have read that Pravachol has a lower incidence of side effects.
It is...
- Statin Withdrawal Problems 9th December 2005
... have been taking 20mg for a few years (and Zocor & Pravachol before that) and last week I thought I would cut back...
... have been taking 20mg for a few years (and Zocor & Pravachol before that) and last week I thought I would cut back...
... have been taking 20mg for a few years (and Zocor & Pravachol before that) and last week I thought I would cut back...
- Anyone else have this? Eat better = LOWER HDL??? 7th December 2005
... you suggest? I'd love to reduce my daily intake of Pravachol (80 mg).
wb...
... you suggest? I'd love to reduce my daily intake of Pravachol (80 mg).
wb
Whackedback,
I am on a prescription ... CARLSON 500 mg. They are both Immediate release.
P.S. Pravachol dosing should not exceed 40mg. Why are you prescribed...
... P.S. Pravachol dosing should not exceed 40mg. Why are you prescribed...
... HDL and you want to try niacin and cut back on your pravachol , I recommend ANY straight niacin, not niacinamide...
... you suggest? I'd love to reduce my daily intake of Pravachol (80 mg).
wb
Just ordinary immediate-release ... HDL, I really don't see the sense in increasing the Pravachol to 80mg. Perhaps you would be better off with just ... Another option which may be more beneficial than Pravachol would be Advicor. Advicor is a statin/niacin combo...
- I'm Going Off Lipitor-Too Many Issues 4 Me 5th December 2005
... that I am going off of it. I've been on Zocor, and Pravachol in the past. I have been reading for hours each night...
... that I am going off of it. I've been on Zocor, and Pravachol in the past. I have been reading for hours each night...
- NIACIN...Pray for Me 5th December 2005
... worried because I was also taking a statin (10 mg of pravachol ). My doctor said it was fine but he just needed to ... feel alot better.
My doctor wants to up my pravachol to 20mg a day. (It never ends)...
- Questiion about Crestor, Scard of statins, Please help. 1st December 2005
... viable option, or perhaps even a weaker statin like Pravachol .
By the way, it would be helpful if you can find...
- Types of blood test..... 1st December 2005
... humid for me also. As for the types of meds, Lescol, Pravachol and a few others that escaped my mind I bought the...
... humid for me also. As for the types of meds, Lescol, Pravachol and a few others that escaped my mind I bought the...
- Boosting HDL level 30th November 2005
... Guys-
I've been asked by my doctor to increase my Pravachol from 40 mg to 80 mg. Even thinking about it makes...
... were your various lipid numbers last time on 40 mg Pravachol - TC, LDL, HDL, trigs? Knowing that might give us...
... Guys-
I've been asked by my doctor to increase my Pravachol from 40 mg to 80 mg. Even thinking about it makes...
... some kind of kickback for prescribing meds. That Pravachol is darn expensive for 40mg, and I can't imagine that...
- Upped to 80mg of Pravachol daily - HDL not high enough! 29th November 2005
... statin in the past...resist your doctor on this. More pravachol won't make your HDL appreciably better.
Try 2 or...
- Opinions wanted 29th November 2005
... after a blood work-up, it was recommended my wife take Pravachol and modify her diet. Six month screening showed little ... change in LDL levels and Pravachol (same dosage) was continued on Dr. recommendation ... . 1 year screening showed same, Pravachol (same dosage) continued. Then about 7-8 months ago ... my wife stopped taking the Pravachol , modified her diet more so and initiated supplements ... 6 month blood work-up. Now, after not taking the Pravachol for 7-8 months, she sees the Dr. for a routine check ... up and the doctor tells her she must continue the Pravachol (again, no blood work done).
My questions... How ... does the Dr. know my wife needs the Pravachol when she has not had any blood work done in over a...
... Now, after not taking the Pravachol for 7-8 months, she sees the Dr. for a routine check ... up and the doctor tells her she must continue the Pravachol (again, no blood work done).
My questions... How ... does the Dr. know my wife needs the Pravachol when she has not had any blood work done in over a ... for a long time. My doctor tries to get me to take Pravachol every time I go to him, but I've refused. I get nasty...
- Cholesterol Dilemma 20th November 2005
... especially true for "Statin" drugs such as Lipitor, Zocor, Pravachol , Me****r, etc. which are taken to lower cholesterol...
- High LDL 9th November 2005
... was completly gone in 2 wks. Then they tried me on Pravachol , but same reaction this time within 4 days.
Now...
- Is tricor a statin? 3rd August 2005
... riglycerides. Statins, such as Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor, and Pravachol are used primarily to lower cholesterol....
- six weeks on lipitor 21st July 2005
... They have since given me three drugs to try, Zetia, Pravachol and Welchol. Zetia and Welchol are non statins so...
- Lipitor and leg muscle pain 17th July 2005
... months before I felt the attack was over.
I took Pravachol for 3 years and the symptoms set in at about the mid...
- Pravachol generic available yet? 14th July 2005
... I believe Pravastatin is a generic of Pravachol . Do a web search on it. If this is the generic, it ...
This is what I found:
*********************
Pravachol is the brand name. Pravastatin is the generic name ... . Pravachol is the most studied statin (cholesterol-lowering drug ... the HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol) level. Pravachol is also proven to reduce coronary heart disease events ... think I spoke too soon. Here is what it says under Pravachol :
PRESCRIPTION: Yes
GENERIC AVAILABLE: No
...
... My pharmacist switched me last month from Pravachol to Pravastatin because my insurance will pay only...
... My pharmacist switched me last month from Pravachol to Pravastatin because my insurance will pay only ... related.
I had the same problem. After being on Pravachol for over a year. I was given the generic, had muscle...
- Experiences with Niacin 13th July 2005
...
After lipitor my doctor switched me to 10mg of pravachol and approx.1000 mg of OTC niacin
TOTAL = 190
LDL...
...
After lipitor my doctor switched me to 10mg of pravachol and approx.1000 mg of OTC niacin
TOTAL = 190
LDL ... ACE28,
Are you saying that you have also been on Pravachol for the past 3 years, along with the niacin? Pravachol...
- Statins versus Red Rice Yeast - Need info! 9th July 2005
... I was put on Pravachol over 3 years ago. The first couple of years were uneventful ... the bladder! another muscle! I'm taking you off your Pravachol TODAY!"
Within 60 days, the pain had subsided ... head to the E.R.
I can't help but wonder if the Pravachol had an adverse affect on my heart... after all, the...
... Waltzie,
If you cannot take Pravachol (pravastatin) you absolutely should not take red yeast...
... been careful with my salt intake.
When I was on Pravachol , Cliniril, and Protonix, I was swollen 7/24 - regardless...
... after discovering I was under 'muscle attack' from Pravachol . The new EKG revealed bundle branch block-left side...
- Vytorin 6th July 2005
... Liver Enzimes were elevated. My doc switched to 20mg Pravachol and 6 weeks later my cholesterol was at 240, my doctor ... put me on 40 mg pravachol and 6 weeks later my TC was 205.
I thought the ... 205 was good and that my doctor would keep me on Pravachol but my doctor decided to put me on Vytorin (10/20...
... Liver Enzimes were elevated. My doc switched to 20mg Pravachol and 6 weeks later my cholesterol was at 240, my doctor ... put me on 40 mg pravachol and 6 weeks later my TC was 205.
I thought the ... 205 was good and that my doctor would keep me on Pravachol but my doctor decided to put me on Vytorin (10/20...
... Liver Enzimes were elevated. My doc switched to 20mg Pravachol and 6 weeks later my cholesterol was at 240, my doctor ... put me on 40 mg pravachol and 6 weeks later my TC was 205.
I thought the ... 205 was good and that my doctor would keep me on Pravachol but my doctor decided to put me on Vytorin (10/20...
... I had severe side effects from Pravachol - muscle pain and weakness, bladder leakage, all sorts...
- I'm off of the Lipitor and here are my numbers. 14th June 2005
... as if my joints had glue in them. I'm now taking Pravachol and so far, I haven't experienced that side effect...
- Help interpreting my numbers 14th June 2005
... that I have improved a lot since I have been taking Pravachol , and my numbers just came back from the bloodwork...
- Lenin.....Article and Quote.. 13th June 2005
... measured change in plaque volume after 18 months. The Pravachol group experienced a 2.7% increase in plaque volume...
- Vytorin and Tricor 13th June 2005
... recommended in this combo are either Pravastatin ( Pravachol ) or Atorvostatin (Lipitor). I wish my doctor had...
- Vytorin and Peripheral Neuropathy 11th June 2005
... that when I was suffering multiple side effects of Pravachol , there were many mornings when I could not feel my ... developing, eh?"
Now, six months after discontinuing Pravachol , this no longer happens, but there are still times ... foot and toes.
I felt terrific when I began taking Pravachol and my LDL dropped dramatically. I suffered NO symptoms ... from Pravachol for over a year and a half - which is why my doctor ... time that the muscles throughout my body were under Pravachol attack and I am left with that condition, even though ... effects and the awareness level needs to be raised.
Pravachol took a serious toll on my body. Before taking cholesterol ... optimistic female; but after nearly three years on Pravachol , I was reduced to severe pain 7/24, lost bladder control...
... that when I was suffering multiple side effects of Pravachol , there were many mornings when I could not feel my ... developing, eh?"
Now, six months after discontinuing Pravachol , this no longer happens, but there are still times ... foot and toes.
I felt terrific when I began taking Pravachol and my LDL dropped dramatically. I suffered NO symptoms ... from Pravachol for over a year and a half - which is why my doctor ... time that the muscles throughout my body were under Pravachol attack and I am left with that condition, even though ... effects and the awareness level needs to be raised.
Pravachol took a serious toll on my body. Before taking cholesterol ... optimistic female; but after nearly three years on Pravachol , I was reduced to severe pain 7/24, lost bladder control ... experiences.
If U had such nasty side effects from Pravachol , I don't think the Vytorin is going to be much better...
... If U had such nasty side effects from Pravachol , I don't think the Vytorin is going to be much better...
- Crestor Safe ? 24th May 2005
... aches and pains and memory loss. Dr says, "lets try Pravachol ." More aches and pains, but more severe this time...
- Statins cut the Risk of Cancer 15th May 2005
... long. Most of them (95%) used the drugs pravastatin ( Pravachol ) or simvastatin (Zocor). Other types of cholesterol...
- Statin side effects are lasting 3rd May 2005
... I SAID NO! DOES IT RELIEVE THE PAIN?
I TOOK 40 MG PRAVACHOL FOR 18 MONTHS WITH NO PROBLEMS. I WAS SWITCHED TO...
- Best ways to increase HDL?? 2nd May 2005
... Strangely, last year I was on 1,000 mg NIACIN and 10 mg pravachol , and my HDL reached 55. When NIACIN was increased...
- Cholesterol and Heart Disease Managment 29th April 2005
... better with a stronger statin but her being happy with Pravachol goes a long ways to keeping her on it. Nothing wrong...
- Any Info On Triglycerides?? 22nd April 2005
... Science University, Statens such as Zocor, Lipitor, Pravachol etc do not have a great deal of effect on very high...
- A quote from Pfizer about Lipitor 17th April 2005
... folks,
I'm new to this board, but I believe only pravachol and zocor have been shown in clinical studies to prevent ...
lipitor is a "synthetic" statin as is crestor.. pravachol /lovastatin and zocor are "natural"...
- ARIZONA73 - Question - Pauling therapy 14th April 2005
... 3000 - 5000 mg (Immediate release Niacin) and 10 mg pravachol . The point is, these supplements are working through...
- New Numbers 14th April 2005
... mg a day of immediate release Niacin and 10 mg of pravachol . My liver enzymes (which you should have monitored...
- Fish Oil Results 5th April 2005
... Lipitor, Crestor, Vytorin, and the least offensive was Pravachol . I have also tired every supplement/herb with little ... or no effect.
I am going to try to go back on Pravachol 20mg which I had the least problems with and hope...
... perfectly safe and quite tasty. Worth a try!
The Pravachol sounds like it might be your answer. Make sure you...
- anyone had cholestrol increase from taking policosanol 20th March 2005
...
Hi momcat1,
I currently take 10 mg of pravachol with no side effects. Pravachol is a much milder statin ... added
niacin several years ago to help with my HDL. Pravachol is also a "Natural statin" and the most tested and...
- Doctor's statin choice 16th March 2005
... factors may come into play. For example I got my Pravachol Rx because I asked for it (!) specifically. Later ... I lost my pravachol Rx because it was no longer included on my insurance...
- My Zocor nightmare 16th March 2005
... very high dose.
Malman, you went from taking 40mg Pravachol to 20mg Lipitor? That 20mg Lipitor is equivalent to ... 80mg Pravachol ....
- Statins and Grapefruit... ? 15th March 2005
... When I first took a statin, I asked for Pravachol because the "grapefruit warning" is not applicable...
- Vytorin Experience 6th March 2005
... Vytorin. I told him that I had tried Lipitor and Pravachol in the past and had leg pain with both. Regardless...
... and could not walk any distance at all. I started Pravachol which didn’t too much good but I guess they thought ... better than nothing. Then I began having problems with Pravachol . I tried Crestor, the worst yet, and then Vytorin...
- Doctors and Lp(a) 28th February 2005
... wonder drug.
Weighing it against the Statins ( pravachol excluded), Over the counter extended release Niacin...
- how low is too low? 24th February 2005
... from 187 to 175.
7 weeks ago I switched from 40mg pravachol to 10 mg lipitor (switch was made for insurance reasons...
... read that extra 10% hike in HDL from switching from Pravachol to Lipitor. I have a hunch that atorvastatin is the...
- Too Afraid To Take Statins - Advice, Comments Anyone? 21st February 2005
... the weakness and pain, I suggested she get off the Pravachol . She had been taking it with Co-Q-10 which is a must...
- side effects of Statin?? 10th February 2005
... seen hereas well.
Wife was on Lipitor, Zocor, and Pravachol . The later drug caused serious sides in 2002. Symptoms...
- Describe Your Statin Leg Pain 30th January 2005
... Hi all,
Wife was on Lipitor, Zocor, and Pravachol . The later drug caused serious sides in 2002. Symptoms...
- Vytorin and Leg Pain 27th January 2005
... arises after I start a statin, (lipitor, crestor, pravachol and vytorin), and stops after I stop the med. He...
- Raised ALT level on Lipitor 30th December 2004
... My husband was recently switched from Pravachol to Lipitor (insurance reasons). He just had blood...
- LIPITOR vs VYTORIN 24th December 2004
... on Vytorin. I had similar results with Crestor and Pravachol . However, everyone is different and it may not bother...
- Statins and Anxiety 12th December 2004
... are causing me anxiety problems. I have been off Pravachol for several months and after a month my anxiety problems...
... except crestor) I have tried have worsened it (a lot). Pravachol made me feel like I was on speed, lipitor gave me...
- Lipitor or Pravachol 2nd December 2004
... I don't know much about Lipitor or Pravachol , but just want to express my surprise that your doctor...
... dianne,
Lipitor is stronger than pravachol so you take less of it.
I've taken Lipitor 10mg....
... holesterol and I have tried everything in the book. I took Pravachol and it seemed to be working just fine until I changed ... levels were very elevated and this was due to the Pravachol . He promptly switched me over to a different medication...
- Lipitor input please! 30th November 2004
... Doctor switched me today from 20mg Lipitor to 20mg Pravachol . Don't know much about this one, but hopefully I...
... worrisome in your arsenal (but I'd still not mix daily pravachol with daily acetaminophen because you are increasing...
- Pravigard..need help! 24th November 2004
... anyone take this? In essence it is 325mg asprin/40mg pravachol , which im to cut in half.
I forgot to ask how long...
... Oh my,
I checked the price difference between pravachol and pravigard to get the 30 aspirins...$ 18.03 extra...
... recommended daily dose of Pravigard PAC is 40 mg of Pravachol (R) (pravastatin sodium) with either 81 mg or 325 mg ... Pravigard(TM) PAC is also available with 20 mg or 80 mg of Pravachol packaged with either 81 mg or 325 mg of buffered aspirin ... a concern and the comparative cost is higher than pravachol alone with OTC buffered aspirin, and you have no trouble ... meds you take, you might run the idea of getting the pravachol and buying OTC aspirin in the proper strength....
- Vytorin 17th November 2004
... cholesterol was high because I have not be taking the Pravachol . I told him I had leg pain with Lipitor, Pravachol...
- Well, I tried everything, now I've gotta go back on Statins... 9th November 2004
... and 10mgs. zetia for about yr, and was prescribed pravachol but never filled the prescription.
Right now im...
... and 10mgs. zetia for about yr, and was prescribed pravachol but never filled the prescription.
Right now im...
- Tricor Side Effects 7th November 2004
... since starting Tricor. I have tried Lipitor, Crestor, Pravachol , with similar side effects. My MD told me that if...
... also, but quit after severe back pain. Refused the pravachol , i guess i just can't takie cholesterol meds. I now...
- Provachol? 6th November 2004
... don't think you'll get the same results with 40 mg Pravachol . Too bad it's an HMO you have to deal with. Keep us...
... As a result of taking Pravachol 40mg my total cholesterol reduced by 25%, LDL reduced ... triglycerides went up by 30%. (Number are approximate). Pravachol caused me such leg pain I had to end it. I also had...
... I also take 40 mg pravachol . I'm surprised that cost was a factor - I get 3 mos ... him in the 70s for 30-day supply.
I asked for pravachol so I could have grapefruit juice and eat grapefruit...
- I lowered my cholestrol 50 points without Lipitor 2nd November 2004
... high. Between 245 and 260. With Lipitor, Lescol or Pravachol I brought it down to 220. I could not tell if the...
... high. Between 245 and 260. With Lipitor, Lescol or Pravachol I brought it down to 220. .
If you took Lipitor ... 190 at least. You grouped Lipitor with Lescol and Pravachol , which are FAR less potent than Lipitor. :)...
... 190 at least. You grouped Lipitor with Lescol and Pravachol , which are FAR less potent than Lipitor. :)
...
- no more cholesterol pills 1st November 2004
... I've taken lipitor, zetia and has prescription for pravachol . i think im allergic to statins or just can't tolerate...
... I have tried Lipitor, Pravachol , Crestor, and Tricor. I have had severe problems...
... I have tried Lipitor, Pravachol , Crestor, and Tricor. I have had severe problems...
- Crestor Warning 29th October 2004
... filled.
All other statins (Lipitor, Zocor, Lescol, Pravachol and Me****r, including other versions of lovastatin...
- can you split zorcor tablets 24th October 2004
... cholesterol lowering drugs such as Baycol, Lipitor, Zocor, Pravachol , Lescol and Me****r, all members of the statin family...
- Monday's [Oct 11] CBS Evening News ~ Statins 11th October 2004
... study called PROVE IT meant to show the efficacy of Pravachol . What it showed is that Pravachol is a weak sister...
... study called PROVE IT meant to show the efficacy of Pravachol . What it showed is that Pravachol is a weak sister ... dose of Lipitor (80 mg) or the standard 40 mg dose of Pravachol each day.
[Isn't this comparing apples to oranges...
... sponsor of the research, Bristol-Myers Squibb, maker of Pravachol , expected to prove that this drug is just as good...
- Low thyroid and Crestor - confused - 9th October 2004
... little insight what to expect. I've been on lipitor, pravachol , zetia. Now im on nothing, but supplements and diet...
