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pravastatin Oral

Does pravastatin Oral have side effects?

The following side effects are associated with pravastatin Oral:

Common side effects of pravastatin Oral:

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or SinusLess Severe
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel MovementsLess Severe
DizzyLess Severe
RashLess Severe
Head PainLess Severe
Feel Like Throwing UpLess Severe
HeartburnLess Severe
GasLess Severe
DiarrheaLess Severe
Stomach CrampsLess Severe
Reaction due to an AllergyLess Severe

Infrequent side effects of pravastatin Oral:

Muscle PainSevere
Low EnergyLess Severe
Heart Throbbing or PoundingLess Severe

Rare side effects of pravastatin Oral:

Muscle ProblemsSevere
CataractsSevere
Lung Tissue ProblemsSevere
PancreatitisSevere
Paralysis of Some or All of the Muscles of the EyeSevere
Muscle Damage Due to AuotimmunitySevere
VasculitisSevere
Sinus Irritation and CongestionSevere
BronchitisSevere
Liver FailureSevere
HepatitisSevere
Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow ProblemsSevere
Urinary Tract InfectionSevere
Erythema MultiformeSevere
Toxic Epidermal NecrolysisSevere
Stevens-Johnson SyndromeSevere
HivesSevere
Lupus-Like SyndromeSevere
ArthritisSevere
Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney FailureSevere
Muscle InflammationSevere
Trouble BreathingSevere
Chest PainSevere
Abnormal Liver Function TestsSevere
Giant HivesSevere
Large Purple or Brown Skin BlotchesSevere
Decreased Blood PlateletsSevere
DepressionLess Severe
Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or FeetLess Severe
Blurred VisionLess Severe
Inflammation of the NoseLess Severe
Dry MouthLess Severe
IndigestionLess Severe
Inability to have an ErectionLess Severe
Enlarged BreastsLess Severe
Sun-Sensitive SkinLess Severe
ItchingLess Severe
Hair LossLess Severe
Dry SkinLess Severe
Skin DiscolorationLess Severe
Joint PainLess Severe
CrampsLess Severe
Loss of MemoryLess Severe
Chronic Trouble SleepingLess Severe
FeverLess Severe
Flu-Like SymptomsLess Severe
Involuntary QuiveringLess Severe
Taste ProblemsLess Severe
Skin NodulesLess Severe
Visible Water RetentionLess Severe
Temporary Redness of Face and NeckLess Severe
Loss of AppetiteLess Severe
CoughLess Severe
Throwing UpLess Severe
High Blood SugarLess Severe
Numbness and TinglingLess Severe
Feeling WeakLess Severe
ConfusedLess Severe
AnxiousLess Severe
Altered Interest in Having Sexual IntercourseLess Severe

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