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Pravastatin Sodium

Pravastatin Sodium

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2.9  Effectiveness
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3.8  Holistic Benefits

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Effectiveness of Pravastatin Sodium by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Pravastatin Sodium, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 5.9% 5.9% 76.5% 0% 11.8%
Blood Pressure 0% 23.5% 70.6% 5.9% 0%
Breathing 0% 11.1% 88.9% 0% 0%
Confidence 11.1% 0% 83.3% 0% 5.6%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 11.1% 77.8% 5.6% 5.6%
Digestion 0% 17.6% 70.6% 11.8% 0%
Emotional Well-being 5.6% 11.1% 77.8% 5.6% 0%
Energy 0% 11.1% 72.2% 11.1% 5.6%
Eyesight 5.9% 0% 88.2% 0% 5.9%
Memory 5.9% 11.8% 76.5% 0% 5.9%
Mental Clarity 5.9% 11.8% 76.5% 0% 5.9%
Pain 11.8% 0% 76.5% 11.8% 0%
Patience 5.6% 5.6% 83.3% 0% 5.6%
Sexual Health 0% 5.6% 88.9% 5.6% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 5.9% 94.1% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 11.1% 88.9% 0% 0%
Stress Level 11.8% 5.9% 76.5% 0% 5.9%
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Commonly Reported Pravastatin Sodium Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 80% 0% 10% 0% 10%
Allergic Reaction 81.2% 6.2% 6.2% 6.2% 0%
Anxiety 85.7% 0% 0% 14.3% 0%
Bloating 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 71.4% 28.6% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 85.7% 0% 0% 14.3% 0%
Constipation 90% 0% 10% 0% 0%
Depression 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 94.1% 0% 5.9% 0% 0%
Dizziness 76.5% 17.6% 0% 0% 5.9%
Drowsiness 58.8% 23.5% 5.9% 11.8% 0%
Fatigue 64.7% 5.9% 17.6% 11.8% 0%
Gas 75% 12.5% 6.2% 6.2% 0%
Headache 75% 18.8% 0% 0% 6.2%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 81.2% 18.8% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 75% 18.8% 6.2% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 66.7% 16.7% 0% 16.7% 0%
Mood Swings 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 57.1% 7.1% 0% 21.4% 14.3%
Muscle Cramping 33.3% 16.7% 33.3% 16.7% 0%
Nausea 87.5% 6.2% 0% 0% 6.2%
Sensitivity to Light 33.3% 50% 0% 0% 16.7%
Sexual Dysfunction 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Vomiting 92.9% 0% 0% 7.1% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Pravastatin Sodium Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Amnesia / Memory Loss 81.2% 6.2% 6.2% 6.2% 0%
Concentration / Focus Problems 90% 0% 10% 0% 0%
Diabetes 91.7% 0% 8.3% 0% 0%
Discolored Urine 87.5% 6.2% 6.2% 0% 0%
Elevated Blood Sugar 75% 8.3% 16.7% 0% 0%
Nerve Pain / Damage 68.8% 25% 0% 0% 6.2%
Reduced Libido 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle fibers) 87.5% 6.2% 0% 6.2% 0%
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Episodes since taking Pravastatin Sodium
Since taking Pravastatin Sodium Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 8.3%
Hospitalization 4.2%
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User Comments about Pravastatin Sodium
09 Sep 2013 it has lowered my cholesterol but i have muscle pain,weakness and tenderness along with joint pain, elevated blood sugars, sensitivity to heat and sunlight, tiredness and the sense that I cannot get enough air when breathing in
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21 Nov 2011 Wondering if the Pravastatin is CAUSING the increase of Meniere's atatcks and the fullness in my ear? I thought I had cleared it up to where I was doing fine with the meniere's, now all of a sudden I am down and out.
   —Posted by KG boston
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02 Jun 2010 It gives me terrible cramps starting in my side and running all the way up my side and through my arms. I am unable to take it and had to switch to a different medicine because the side effects were too bad.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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28 May 2010 It helped me eat better and I excercise more and feel a lot healthier by taking this medication. I am very satisfied with the performance of this medication and would recommend this to others. I was on Lipitor before and was not very satisfied with it so I have seem a large improvement with this medication.
   —Posted by Betty
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27 Feb 2011 I feel the same as you are. It gives me more energy I think and sleeping better and relaxed. Just feeling wonderful. Will see my doctor in a month for test. MY BP also is so normal. I would also recommend this to others.
   —Posted by ED
24 Jul 2009 This drug has controlled my cholesterol in an efficent manner. It does what it is supposed to do.
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