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Pravachol (pravastatin) is used to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides, raise HDL (good) cholesterol, and reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events in adults with high cholesterol or coronary artery disease.

Pravastatin works by blocking HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme in the liver responsible for producing cholesterol. By reducing cholesterol production, it lowers the amount of LDL cholesterol circulating in the bloodstream.

Most patients see meaningful reductions in LDL cholesterol within 4 weeks of starting pravastatin. Optimal effects are typically seen within 4 to 8 weeks, and your physician may order follow-up lab work to assess your response.

Common side effects include headache, nausea, diarrhea, and mild muscle aches. More rarely, pravastatin can cause serious muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis) or liver enzyme elevations. Contact your doctor promptly if you experience severe muscle pain or weakness.

Pravastatin has fewer drug interactions than some other statins because it is not metabolized by the CYP3A4 enzyme. However, it can still interact with certain antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, and other cholesterol medications. Always disclose all medications and supplements to your physician.

Your physician will typically want a lipid panel to confirm your cholesterol levels and may check liver function tests before starting pravastatin. Ongoing monitoring with periodic lab work is recommended to ensure the medication is working and to watch for side effects.

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