Pravastatin (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Difficulty with moving
• Muscle or bone pain
• Muscle stiffness
• Pain in the joints
• Pain, localized

• Arm, back, or jaw pain
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Chills
• Cough
• Dark-colored urine
• Diarrhea
• Difficult or labored breathing
• Ear congestion
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Fever
• General feeling of discomfort or illness
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle cramps or spasms
• Muscular tenderness, wasting, or weakness
• Nasal congestion
• Nausea
• Runny nose
• Shivering
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Sweating
• Swollen joints
• Tightness in the chest
• Trouble with sleeping
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Vomiting

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Stomach pain

• Acid or sour stomach
• Belching
• Bloated or full feeling
• Blurred vision or other changes in vision
• Difficult or painful urination
• Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
• Dizziness
• Double vision
• Fear or nervousness
• Feeling sad or empty
• Increased urge to urinate during the night
• Irritability
• Loss of interest or pleasure
• Pain in the chest below the breastbone
• Passing gas
• Rash
• Stomach discomfort or upset
• Tiredness
• Trouble concentrating

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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