Pravastatin Prescription Online

Pravastatin - Overview

Pravastatin is a medication that is used in conjunction with diet and exercise to help people with lipid disorders including high cholesterol. People who might need a pravastatin prescription can use Push Health to consult a medical provider who can prescribe pravastatin medication, including pravastatin 20 mg, pravastatin 40 mg tablets, pravastatin 80 mg tablets and pravastatin 10 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

What Is Pravastatin Used For?

Pravastatin prescription medication, marketed under the name Pravachol, is a medication that is sometimes used to try to reduce cardiovascular mortality in some people with high cholesterol as well as reduce elevated lipid levels in a number of other conditions. In contrast to bempedoic acid (Nexletol), pravastatin belongs to a class of medications known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors which are sometimes referred to as statin medications. Pravastatin medication interferes with metabolic processes that lead to substrates that are used to make cholesterol. Pravastatin medication is similar to atorvastatin (Lipitor), ezetimibe (Zetia), lovastatin (Mevacor), pitavastatin (Livalo), rosuvastatin (Crestor), and simvastatin (Zocor) in mechanism of action.

Pravastatin - Dosage and Cost

Pravastatin prescription medication is available as pravastatin 10 mg tablets, pravastatin 20 mg tablets, pravastatin 40 mg tablets and pravastatin 80 mg tablets. After oral administration, pravastatin typically reaches peak levels in the plasma within two hours in healthy people. Bioavailability may be lowered when pravastatin is taken with food. Approximately half of pravastatin in the plasma will be found bound to proteins and most of the drug is excreted in the feces. Pravastatin is considered affordable, costing under 30 cents per pravastatin 40 mg tablet at many pharmacies in the United States. Insurance plans will sometimes cover costs associated with a pravastatin medication prescription. Pravastatin coupons may also be available at times through various sources.

Can I Buy Pravastatin Online?

Pravastatin medication requires a prescription before it can be dispensed by a pharmacy in the United States. Because of this, one cannot just buy pravastatin online or get pravastatin OTC (over the counter) at a pharmacy. The first step to getting pravastatin medication is consulting with a medical provider, and people who need a pravastatin prescription can use Push Health to connect with a licensed provider who can prescribe pravastatin tablets, including pravastatin 10 mg, pravastatin 20 mg, pravastatin 40 mg, and pravastatin 80 mg medication, when appropriate to do so.

Pravastatin - Side Effects

Pravastatin prescription medication can cause side effects and concerns should be discussed with a pharmacist and medical provider before use. Side effects that can result from pravastatin medication use include nausea, diarrhea, headache, respiratory symptoms, and muscle pain. Liver function should be monitored while using pravastatin medication. Pravastatin and alcohol should not be used together. Pravastatin medication may increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis and other muscle disorders. People with a known hypersensitivity to pravastatin or similar medications should not use pravastatin prescription tablets.

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