HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Tremors In The Legs While On Pravastatin?

i take pravastatin 40 about 3 years now.in the last year when i am out my legs get shakey and i fall on my rear end.i have some pain in my legs but also am not very active. i am 60 years old.cannot get appt. with doctor till november. i want to just stop taking this now till i talk to her.what is your advice?
Fri, 8 Mar 2019
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

Due to pravastatin, there may be shaky legs and may cause muscle stiffness/pain. It is better you stop taking the drug. I kind advise to you is to check the blood pressure (Morning). You can check this Blood Pressure by a doctor (best) or else use Home BP machine but in this case, measure 3 times.

Use salt, spice, oil much less in food. Take healthy diet. If possible, drink some green tea. Now, you may have to take another medicine in place of pravastatin. For that, you have to get advised by doctor because he/she will check your whole body, age, weight and prescribe you the drug which is best suitable for you.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
     
Regards,
Dr. Dipan Samanta,
General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Tremors In The Legs While On Pravastatin?

Hi, Due to pravastatin, there may be shaky legs and may cause muscle stiffness/pain. It is better you stop taking the drug. I kind advise to you is to check the blood pressure (Morning). You can check this Blood Pressure by a doctor (best) or else use Home BP machine but in this case, measure 3 times. Use salt, spice, oil much less in food. Take healthy diet. If possible, drink some green tea. Now, you may have to take another medicine in place of pravastatin. For that, you have to get advised by doctor because he/she will check your whole body, age, weight and prescribe you the drug which is best suitable for you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician