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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of pravastatin oral.

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Condition: High Cholesterol
6/13/2013 9:40:55 PM

Reviewer: KMC1966, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 2

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 2

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
So happy I decided to research the medication. I am in so much PAIN. My legs, arms and muscles are very sore. I could barley walk at times. I am going to stop this med and see if that makes a difference in how i feel....

Condition: High Cholesterol
6/11/2013 8:42:58 AM

Reviewer: Susan, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
Taken for years with good effect. 1yr ago suffered ruptured bicep just putting a plug into a baseboard outlet. Now have problems with tendon sliding in/out of its' groove in shoulder. P.T. For same. Now wondering if rupture was due to rhabdomyolisis.

Condition: High Cholesterol
6/6/2013 10:49:22 AM

Reviewer: shon, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
o took one last night around 9pm and its still stuck in my throat now 9:50 am

Condition: High Cholesterol
6/6/2013 10:21:16 AM

Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
Cholesterol went from 254 to 189 since I have been using this medicine. No side effects at all. I just have blood tests every 3 months by my doctor.

Condition: High Cholesterol
6/5/2013 12:40:50 PM

Reviewer: pravastatin, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 1

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
Took it for 5 days. Already, I experience headache, muscle pain in my legs (front shin). I think that doctors should try to educate themselves regarding other alternatives (natural help remedies through exercise, kinds of foods to help, and the like)to help their patients. Prescribing medication is helpful as well as educating the patients more about wellness...doing the right thing as far as the ... Show Full Comment

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