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Brand Names:
Apo-Pravastatin, Pravachol
What is Pravastatin?
Pravastatin is a statin drug. It is used to decrease LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels and increase the HDL cholesterol level. Pravachol is also proven to reduce coronary heart disease events and deaths due to heart attack or stroke.
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Reasons Taken
11 patients in the community are taking or have taken Pravastatin.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | 54% |
| General health | 2 | 18% |
| Bladder problems | 1 | 9% |
| Support another treatment | 1 | 9% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Pravastatin.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Pravastatin or how long patients were taking Pravastatin before stopping.
Currently taking Pravastatin
Stopped taking Pravastatin
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor's advice | 1 | 100% |  |