Am just about to start on this drug after stopping Lipitor which gave me side effects. Is there anybody out there who is satisfied with this Pravachol. I was thinking of starting on Polycosanol (natural from sugar cane) but somehow feel that it would be better to follow the docs advice, only because I truly trust her. I must say that I feel a huge difference since going off Lipitor. Any comments please.
on Pravachol. Thanks
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Patient Education for Pravachol: Do not take any new medication during therapy unless approved by prescriber. Take at same time each day. Follow diet and exercise regimen as prescribed. Avoid excess alcohol. You will have periodic blood tests to assess effectiveness. May cause mild nausea or vomiting (small, frequent meals, frequent mouth care, chewing gum, or sucking lozenges may help); diarrhea (buttermilk, boiled milk, or yogurt may help); or headache (see prescriber for analgesic). Report chest pain; CNS changes (memory loss, depression, personality changes); numbness, weakness, tingling, pain, or cramping in extremities or muscles; vision changes; rash; or other persistent adverse reactions. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are pregnant. Consult prescriber for appropriate barrier contraceptive measures to use during and for 1 month following therapy. This drug may cause severe fetal defects. Do not breast-feed.
what significant side effects you’ve experience while taking lipitor?