How do members experience Pravastatin?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) 209 39
Hyperlipidemia 45 25
Transient ischemic attack 12 0
Chronic kidney disease 10 1
Increased lipids in blood (hyperlipidemia) 10 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Muscle pain 4
Muscle and joint pain 3
Dry mouth 2
Joint stiffness 2
Pain 2
Balance problems 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 12
Moderate 9
Mild 18
None 111

Member evaluations

stargeek

evaluated on Dec 24, 2015

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia): Major
  • Side effects: None

samantha12

evaluated on Jun 23, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

emitchell

evaluated on Jul 01, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia): Can't tell
  • Side effects: None