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Pravachol Side Effects Center: Detailed Datasheet
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: pravastatin sodium
- Brand Name: Pravachol
- Drug Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, Lipid-Lowering Agents, Statins
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What Is Pravachol?
Pravachol (pravastatin) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also called a "statin," used to lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and death due to arteriosclerotic vascular disease. Pravachol is available as a generic. Common side effects of Pravachol include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain, skin rash, dizziness, and abnormal liver tests.
What Are Side Effects of Pravachol?
Contact your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Pravachol including:
- muscle tenderness or weakness,
- fever,
- tiredness,