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What Are The Side Effects Of Pravastatin?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Feb 2017
Question: Is there any danger in stopping the use of pravastatin if I exhibit many of the side affects?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There are no withdrawal symptoms associated with this!~

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can safely stop this. However, your problem of high bad cholesterol will not be addressed. For this reason, I will suggest that you discuss with your doctor on other medications and options that can be used to help with this. In addition to drugs, dietary and lifestyle modifications as well as exercise helps in addressing high cholesterol levels.

IN all. you can stop using it without any fear. However, talk with your doctors on alternative measures as well.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (42 minutes later)
Thank you. I will follow up with a walking regimen and with my doctor.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I wish you well!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I wish you well and keep me posted.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Are The Side Effects Of Pravastatin?

Brief Answer: There are no withdrawal symptoms associated with this!~ Detailed Answer: Hi, You can safely stop this. However, your problem of high bad cholesterol will not be addressed. For this reason, I will suggest that you discuss with your doctor on other medications and options that can be used to help with this. In addition to drugs, dietary and lifestyle modifications as well as exercise helps in addressing high cholesterol levels. IN all. you can stop using it without any fear. However, talk with your doctors on alternative measures as well. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.