Pravastatin
Please note: Brand received may vary
Pravastatin is a type of medication in the form of a tablet, taken to control and manage high cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a naturally occuring substance that the body needs, it can be very dangerous if your body had too much of it - it can lead to a heart attack, stroke, or blood clots. Although lifestyle can often be a big factor in it, some people have naturally high cholesterol. Pravastatin should only be taken once lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and increased exercise have not proved effective in sufficiently lowering cholesterol levels.
If you need to take Pravastatin tablets, you can buy them online safely from a UK doctor such as Doctor-4-U by completing our simple medical questionnaire and getting a certified prescription. It will be dispatched within 24 hours.
See Pravastatin Tablets Patient Information Leaflet
Last PIL Review Date: 14/06/2019
Please note: Brand received may vary
Pravastatin is a type of medication in the form of a tablet, taken to control and manage high cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a naturally occuring substance that the body needs, it can be very dangerous if your body had too much of it - it can lead to a heart attack, stroke, or blood clots. Although lifestyle can often be a big factor in it, some people have naturally high cholesterol. Pravastatin should only be taken once lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and increased exercise have not proved effective in sufficiently lowering cholesterol levels.
If you need to take Pravastatin tablets, you can buy them online safely from a UK doctor such as Doctor-4-U by completing our simple medical questionnaire and getting a certified prescription. It will be dispatched within 24 hours.
See Pravastatin Tablets Patient Information Leaflet
Last PIL Review Date: 14/06/2019
Buy Pravastatin tablets online
Pravastatin is a type of medication taken to lower high cholesterol. It should only be taken alongside a healthy lifestyle and low fat diet. It contains an active ingredient which manages your body’s ability to create cholesterol. The long term health impacts of having high cholesterol can be potentially fatal, and if lifestyle changes alone haven’t worked, you may have been advised to diet a cholesterol control tablet such as Pravastatin.
You need a prescription from a GMC/EU certified doctor in order to buy this medication online. To buy Pravastatin from Doctor-4-U, simply complete our online consultation and if you are deemed suitable, we will dispatch your medication usually within 24 hours. If you are not deemed suitable for Pravastatin, you will receive a full refund.
Do you need a prescription for Pravastatin?
Yes, you need a prescription from a GMC/EU certified doctor in order to buy Pravastatin online. With Doctor-4-U’s easy consultation process, you can get a prescription for Pravastatin safely and quickly. Select the item you want to buy, click “Start Consultation” and fill out the short medical questionnaire provided. If you are deemed suitable for your prescription, it will usually be dispatched within 24 hours. If not, you will receive a full refund.
How does Pravastatin work?
Pravastatin contains an active ingredient of the same name, making it a generic drug (as opposed to a branded one). Pravastatin belongs to a family of medicines called statins. Statins work by reducing the liver’s ability to produce cholesterol by interfering with the activity of a certain enzyme. Pravastatin should only be taken when lifestyle changes alone have not worked.
Is Pravastatin suitable for me?
Although Pravastatin is designed for those suffering from high cholesterol, your medical history and other medications may mean it isn’t right for you.
Speak to your doctor before taking Pravastatin if:
- You are allergic to pravastatin or any of the other ingredients listed in the patient information leaflet
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have a disease which affects the liver
What are the side effects of taking Pravastatin?
Like all medications, Pravastatin may have side effects, but not everyone gets them. Common side effects include:
- Headaches
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Sleep disturbances
- Nausea
The recommended starting dose of Pravastatin is one 10mg tablet a day, taken in the evening. Your doctor may choose to up your dose if there is no clear improvement, up to a maximum dosage of 40mg a day. Do not exceed the maximum dose, and only take Pravastatin whilst eating a low fat diet.
