Pravachol product description

Pravachol is a pill that is widely used in modern medicine. It is prescribed to patients who are suffering from elevated cholesterol levels.

With the help of this drug, you can prevent the occurrence of various illnesses of the cardiovascular system. Cholesterol is one of the main reasons for a violation of the functions of normal heart function. You can take the medication only on the advice of a doctor and strictly according to the instructions.

In addition, the medicine contributes to a moderate decrease in the intracellular level of cholesterol in the person’s body. Cholesterol is especially harmful to the health of the cardiovascular system, as it can cause various diseases such as angina pectoris, heart failure, and so on.

Pravachol is recommended for patients in the following cases:

• The need for an effective lowering of high levels of total cholesterol;
• Parkinson's disease;
• Development of symptomatic Parkinson’s syndrome;

Before the beginning of the course of therapeutic therapy with the use of Pravachol person must always adhere to a standard diet aimed at reducing the concentration of cholesterol in the blood. This diet should be observed throughout the entire period of taking the drug.

The maximum result of the therapeutic process is observed approximately one month after the start of the medication. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly monitor the level of lipids in the blood and adjust the daily dosage of tablets, taking into account the reaction of the organism to Pravachol.

Pravachol safety information

Contraindication

It is strictly forbidden to take the drug: Individuals with individual intolerance of individual components of the pill. Patients suffering from the acute liver disease. Women during breastfeeding.

Overdose

Some people may take a large dose of the drug. In such cases, there is an overdose. Its main manifestation is a noticeable change in the results of the biochemical analysis of blood.

In our time, there is no special drug, which could eliminate the effects of overdose Pravachol. Therefore, it is necessary to appoint a patient for symptomatic therapy, depending on the peculiarities of the violation of the functions of his body.

Pravachol side effects

Pravachol sometimes can cause the appearance of various side conditions:

• Frequent attacks of dizziness;
• Prolonged headaches;
• Tremor, High level of anxiety;
• Nervous disorders;
• Insomnia;
• Partial amnesia;
• The emergence of a depressed state;
• Enough intensive cataract progression;
• Deterioration of appetite;
• Constipation and Diarrhea;
• Nausea and severe flatulence;
• Development of cholestatic hepatitis or chronic active type;
• Active cirrhosis of the liver;
• Acute forms of pancreatitis;
• A significant decrease in libido, deterioration of potency;
• The surface of the skin of various parts of the body is covered with a rash;
• Strong itching;
• Anaphylactic shock is possible.
• The manifestation of lupus erythematosus syndrome;
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome;
• Lyell's syndrome;
• Depigmentation of the surface of the skin;
• High dryness of the skin;
• The surface of various mucous membranes becomes very dry;
• Development of myoglobinuria;
• Strong heartbeat.

You have to consult with your doctor and pass all tests before start taking Pravachol.