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| Pravastatin, Pravachol Description Pravastatin is a statin, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Action statin, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Indications hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, myocardial infarction prophylaxis, Side Effects dizziness, elevated hepatic enzymes, fatigue, headache, influenza, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, myasthenia, purpura, renal intratubular obstruction, rhabdomyolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, urticaria, Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions Negative interactions: Chaparral, Comfrey, Coltsfoot Chaparral, Comfrey, and Coltsfoot may be toxic to the liver, which adds to side effect of statin drugs. Grapefruit juice Grapefruit juice impairs the breakdown of several drugs, including statins. Niacin High-doses of niacin combined with statin drugs could increase the risk of muscle damage and kidney injury. Red Yeast Rice Red Yeast Rice contains natural substances identical to statins. Positive interactions: Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamins A, D, E and K Cholesterol is a precursor to CoQ10 and vitamins A, D, E and K. Statin drugs can reduce their production.
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