Pravastatin cholesterol medicine

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Avatar f tn Does anyone know if the medicine Pravastatin (for high cholesterol) can cause your sugar to go up? I had quit taking it for about 2 weeks and my sugar which is usually high came down to 90-120, when I started taking it again my sugar went back up to 180-230.
Avatar n tn In the Pravastatin or Atorvastatin Evaluation and Infection Therapy (PROVE IT) trial, patients with acute coronary artery syndromes were enrolled, and pravastatin lowered the low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol to 2.46 mmol/l, whereas atorvastatin lowered it to 1.60 mmol/l. Associated with this, there was a lower rate of clinical events (myocardial infarction, revascularisation) over 2 years with atorvastatin than pravastatin (22.4 versus 26.3%, respectively).
Avatar f tn There was a study done with 550 people in 1993, that looked at the differences in treatment with simvastatin versus pravastatin. Patients were put on a cholesterol-lowering diet and given one of the medications. After 18 weeks, patients given simvastatin had significantly lower total cholesterol, lower LDL, lower triglycerides, and higher HDL cholesterol levels than those who took pravastatin.
Avatar f tn I am a 39 year old, female. I was put on Pravastatin about 9 weeks ago as my cholesterol had gone from 190 to 225 from the previous year. I have a family history of heart disease (my father passed away after a second heart attack at 53). I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 2 years ago and was placed on Levoxyl (75mg) and my levels have remained normal. I went to have my cholesterol checked after taking the pravastatin for 9 weeks.
Avatar f tn I was put on Pravastatin about 9 weeks ago as my cholesterol had gone from 190 to 225 from the previous year. I have a family history of heart disease (my father passed away after a second heart attack at 53). I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 2 years ago and was placed on Levoxyl (75mg) and my levels have remained normal. I went to have my cholesterol checked after taking the pravastatin for 9 weeks.
Avatar m tn m still trying to get a clarification. Anyway, the cardiologist put me on Amlodopine and Pravastatin. Now, on a daily basis it seems, my heart rate increases and beats at 90-115 bpm (normally in the mid 70s). At the same time, I've started on a vegetarian diet to try to lower my cholesterol. To try to make sure I get enough protein, I am using a protein drink (10-14 gr protein each). I drink 1-2 of these per day.
225237 tn?1333138999 I was recently prescribed this medication for cholesterol, doc said my good was low and bad was high. Does anyone know much about this medication? Side effects? Or things to expect while taking it? Thanks for any advice!!
Avatar f tn An usher called the medics and my BP was through the roof (198/98), as was my sugar (204). I had taken my BP and diabetes medicine as prescribed that morning. I was taken to the ER, where they ruled out heart attack or stroke. They gave me fluids and Zofran and sent me home. Last night, watching TV in bed in an air-conditioned room, it happened again. Consequently, I had trouble sleeping and feel shaky this morning and have a pulsating feeling on the top of my skull. What could this be?
179856 tn?1333547362 Well my cholesterol was always one of the only perfect things I had...and now that is gone. I have to go on a low fat diet and increase exercise! AS you know, Lipitor is not indicated for people with liver disease...so I'm going to have to do it I guess. Low fat? After doing treatment and becoming so used to ice cream and things like that it's going to be torture! I was wondering if anybody else had their cholesterol go up after treatment?
Avatar f tn //www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Cholesterol/AboutCholesterol/What-Your-Cholesterol-Levels-Mean_UCM_305562_Article.jsp http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Cholesterol/PreventionTreatmentofHighCholesterol/Prevention-and-Treatment-of-High-Cholesterol_UCM_001215_Article.jsp 3. Weight of the Nation - HBO https://theweightofthenation.hbo.
Avatar m tn 59 yo white male. 1 year post MI with two stents in my RCA. I am active and with high a normal BMI of 25 No problem walking a fast mile or with light exercise. My LVEF was 50% right after MI and 45% 2 months later. due for another echo in 2 months. my lipids are under control - LDL < 70 and TC < 140, with or without the 10 mg pravastatin I am prescribed as I eat mostly a quality plant based diet, low in fats and simple carbs.. My question has to do with drugs.
Avatar m tn It has been studied as noted by the excerpt from the NIH below. There has been a small plaque regression with LDL levels below 70, increased HDL, statin therapy and aerobic exercise; "BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of lifestyle modification, mainly daily aerobic exercise, on coronary atherosclerosis in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
Avatar n tn does pravastatin na 40mg cause erection problems ? and what can be done to have an erection.
Avatar m tn Back in March, I was diagnosed with really high cholesterol (268, with LDL being 192) and I was put on Lipitor. I couldn't take it very long because it made me feel sick so the doctor switched me to Pravastatin. I soon switched doctors because he was making me uncomfortable with the things he was saying and my new doctor did a liver enzyme test. It came back elevated so she took me off of the Pravastatin to see if my enzymes would improve.
Avatar n tn I am a 41 yr old white female with a nodule on my right thyroid. The biopsy stated that the nodule has "cancerous" tendencies and was not sure if it is cancerous or not. My thyroid level was a 3.64 with anti-bodies present ( I don't know the numbers). I was put on 10 mg of synthroid. I also have an enlarged spleen, pain occassionally on my left side (high) and swollen lymph nodes under my chin on the left side. I was constantly exhausted prior to taking the medicine.
Avatar f tn I can not afford 2 of my medicine each month..Even after a prescription medicare D pays. It leaves me owing $100 on each..Plavix and Ranexa.. Were can I get help with these medicines? I must take these due to my health.. Any info. will help me..
Avatar n tn I'm 55 and have high cholesterol. In early September, I was prescribed a statin for the first time, 40 mg of Pravastatin, to be taken at night. After 2 weeks, I started having muscle pain/weakness in my legs but for the first time in my life had very odd heart palpatations after lying down in bed for about 10 minutes when I was first trying to sleep. I stopped taking the Pravastatin after about 1 month.
Avatar n tn total cholesterol = 487, and triglycerides were over 2000, about 10 years ago. I have a genetic condition that causes this. So, in spite of the risk of combining statins and fenofibrates, my GP placed me on both medicines, after consulting with his cardio doc friend. I can't remember how long I was on these medications, but I know that I had to stop statins in general, because my body just will not tolerate them. I continued to take Tricor for quite some time.
Avatar f tn all my labs came back normal except for elevated cholesterol, c-reactive protein sl elevated, and liver panel barely elevated. I was started and pravastatin 4 weeks ago and my symptoms seem worse.
Avatar f tn Does anyone know of a medicine that has been proved to clear or improve plaugue in arteries? Either Eastern or Western Medicine??
3539331 tn?1347554407 I have made an appointment with my doctor for November 12th to get a home heart monitor and other possible tests. I was called to participate in a Research study for Cholesterol. The first appointment is September 27th....before I have a get a home heart monitor to see if my pappitations are possibly dangerous. I get paid for this study $50.00 per appointment. It is an injection of additional Cholesterol medication to the Pravastatin 40 mg I am taking now.
1688079 tn?1305854113 My guess is you had high blood pressure to go along with your high cholesterol levels which is why you are on the Pravastatin and a cadio healthy diet as well.