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Total Pravastatin reports: 340.
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Reported deaths: 21    Reported hospitalizations: 101.
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Sue Zimmerman   Location unknown	8:56pm on Monday, October 27th, 2008
I have taken prevastatin for the last 3-4 years now. In the last 6-12 mos. I have noticed increased joint pain in my hips, hands, shoulders and feet. I am currently being treated for plantar faciitis for the last 8 months taking Daypro 600 mg daily... read more »

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Pravastatin Side Effects Report #SELF131 -
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Patient reported the following PRAVASTATIN side effects:sleeplessnessRead more


Pravastatin Side Effects Report #SELF1462 -2008-12-15
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported on 2008-12-15
Patient reported the following PRAVASTATIN side effects:"Nightmares, vivid dreams, waking up in middle of night and early in a.m."Read more


Pravastatin Side Effects Report #SELF1862 -2008-08-30
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported on 2008-08-30
Patient reported the following PRAVASTATIN side effects:"diahrrea 5-8 times a day bleeding from rectum caused by diahrrea dizziness, disorientation, headaches vertigo nausea, abdominal & stomach cramping low back pain fatigue, lethargic, sleeplessness"Read more

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Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5203721-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Jan 09, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 105.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood cholesterol increased. PRAVASTATIN dosage: 10 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5203926-4
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 09, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 215.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood blister, fatigue, platelet count decreased, pruritus, rash macular, skin discolouration. PRAVASTATIN dosage: 40 MG ONCE DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5205700-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Jan 05, 2007. Male patient, weighting 178.0 lb, was diagnosed with coronary artery disease , dyslipidaemia and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia. PRAVASTATIN dosage: 40MG NIGHTLY, AT BEDTIME PO. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5210478-1
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 158.0 lb, was diagnosed with hepatic cirrhosis, hepatitis c , ischaemia and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: erectile dysfunction . PRAVASTATIN dosage: 40MG, 1 TABLET DAILY. Patient recovered.




Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5214267-3
Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Jan 08, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with supraventricular extrasystoles, hypertension and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cryptogenic organising pneumonia. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CORDARONE, CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL, TEMESTA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5215959-2
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral haemorrhage, loss of consciousness. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BUFFERIN, CIMETIDINE, DONEPEZIL, MECOBALAMIN, NORVASC, PHENOBARBITAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5219491-1
Physician from FRANCE reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Jan 15, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with embolism, venous thrombosis, essential hypertension, constipation  and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gamma-glutamyltransferase increased. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, MEDIATENSYL, DOLIPRANE, DUPHALAC, MORPHINE. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5220818-5
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from FRANCE on Jan 15, 2007. Female patient, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder, hypertension and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loss of consciousness. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, ASPEGIC. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5225878-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Jan 30, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation . PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRAVACHOL. Patient recovered.




Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5226903-6
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on Jan 19, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with coronary artery disease  and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, interstitial lung disease. PRAVASTATIN dosage: 40 MG/DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOPRAZOLE, PLAVIX, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, PREDNISOLONE, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5230470-0
Pharmacist from FRANCE reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Jan 31, 2007. Female patient, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder, hypertension and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loss of consciousness. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, ASPEGIC. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5230820-5
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Jan 19, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with coronary artery disease  and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: interstitial lung disease. PRAVASTATIN dosage: 40 MG; QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, PREDNISOLONE, PANTOPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5230982-X
Physician from FRANCE reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Jan 25, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, was treated with PRAVASTATIN. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COAPROVEL, PLAVIX, FONZYLANE. Patient died on 01/12/2007.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5234425-1
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 08, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, weighting 286.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle spasms. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.




Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5235301-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Feb 07, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 300.0 lb, was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LANOXIN, TAMSULOSIN, DILTIAZEM, GEMFIBROZIL. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5235315-0
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 300.0 lb, was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5238571-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Feb 14, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain . PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5245020-2
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 21, 2007. Male patient, weighting 250.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, prophylaxis and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia, red blood cell sedimentation rate increased. PRAVASTATIN dosage: 40 MG DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5247905-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Feb 19, 2007. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, psoriasis. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEZAFIBRATE, SIMVASTATIN. Patient recovered.




Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5313326-4
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, hypersensitivity, muscular weakness, vision blurred. PRAVASTATIN dosage: 40 MG (40 MG,1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, SEVELAMER, FISH OIL, SUCRALFATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5255280-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Feb 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 169.1 lb, was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, GEMCITABINE, CETUXIMAB, OXALIPLATIN, FOSAMAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5256629-4
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Feb 22, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, coronary arterial stent insertion, myocardial infarction and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis cholestatic. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARDENSIEL, ASPEGIC, IRBESARTAN, DIAMICRON, PLAVIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5280110-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Mar 27, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 179.0 lb, was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5285979-0
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 30, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, myocardial ischaemia, myocardial infarction, gastrooesophageal reflux disease and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: colitis ulcerative, megacolon, multi-organ failure, peritonitis, septic shock. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, CIMETIDINE, CIPROFLOXACIN, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/11/2000.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5288069-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Apr 03, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pain in extremity, renal failure acute. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RABEPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5301541-5
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 30, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood albumin decreased, blood urea increased, colitis ulcerative, dehydration, gastrointestinal necrosis, gastrointestinal stoma complication, haemoglobin decreased, intestinal perforation, megacolon. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, ATENOLOL, CIMETIDINE, CIPROFLOXACIN, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5301932-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Apr 16, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5307676-5
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Apr 04, 2007. Female patient was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: laryngeal oedema, paraesthesia oral, pericardial effusion. PRAVASTATIN dosage: 10,000 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D), 20,000 (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D). Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5309084-X
Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes mellitus, prophylaxis and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dementia . PRAVASTATIN dosage: 20 MG. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, GLICLAZIDE, NIFEDIPINE, MIGRAFIN. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5313721-3
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Apr 13, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood albumin increased, glossodynia, immunoglobulins decreased, laryngeal oedema, myosclerosis, paraesthesia oral, pericardial effusion, sensation of foreign body, transaminases increased. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SORTIS. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5314438-1
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Apr 30, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, myocardial ischaemia, myocardial infarction, gastrooesophageal reflux disease and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: colitis ulcerative, megacolon, multi-organ failure, peritonitis, septic shock. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, CIMETIDINE, CIPROFLOXACIN, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/11/2000.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5314996-7
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, weighting 169.1 lb, was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: transient ischaemic attack. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, GEMCITABINE, CETUXIMAB, OXALIPLATIN, FOSAMAX, FIORINAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5320292-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PRAVASTATIN problem on May 03, 2007. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 193.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oedema peripheral, pruritus, rash. PRAVASTATIN dosage: 20 MG ONCE EVERY NIGHT ONCE NIGHTLY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5326906-7
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Apr 25, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus. PRAVASTATIN dosage: 20,000 MG (20 MG, 1 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, INSULIN. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5327220-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PRAVASTATIN problem on May 14, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 103.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, anorexia, fatigue, headache . PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5341034-2
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis acute. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5341691-0
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported PRAVASTATIN problem on Apr 25, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: antinuclear antibody positive, arthralgia, muscular weakness, myalgia, polymyositis. PRAVASTATIN dosage: 10,000 MG (10 MG, 1 IN 1 D). Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5341692-2
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: mononeuropathy multiplex. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5347467-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported PRAVASTATIN problem on June 04, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 214.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, muscle strain, musculoskeletal pain, pain in extremity, red blood cell sedimentation rate increased. PRAVASTATIN dosage: 40 MG 1 PER DAY PO. Patient recovered.



Pravastatin Side Effects Report #5353161-4
PRAVASTATIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 24, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with PRAVASTATIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal abscess, abdominal distension, blood albumin decreased, blood urea increased, colitis ulcerative, dehydration, gastrointestinal necrosis, gastrointestinal perforation, haemoglobin decreased. PRAVASTATIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, ATENOLOL, CIMETIDINE, CIPROFLOXACIN, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

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