Pravastatin SODIUM Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• Muscle Pain

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Common Cold
• A Skin Rash
• An Infection
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Intense Abdominal Pain
• Nausea

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• Atrial Fibrillation

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Type Of Skin Condition With Redness And Itching Called Eczema
• A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
• Arthritis
• Backache
• Flu-Like Symptoms
• Gas
• Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
• Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
• Joint Pain
• Low Energy

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
• A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
• A Condition With Symptoms That Resemble Lupus
• A Disease With Shrinking And Weaker Muscles Called Myopathy
• A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
• A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
• A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
• Abnormal Liver Function Tests
• Anemia
• Chronic Inflammation Of Muscles In The Body Called Polymyositis
• Decreased Blood Platelets
• Diabetes
• Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
• Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy
• Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
• Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
• Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
• Inflammation Of The Skin And Muscle
• Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
• Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
• Liver Failure
• Liver Tissue Death
• Long-Term Neuromuscular Disease Causing Muscle Weakness Of Eye
• Lung Tissue Problem
• Muscle Inflammation
• Muscle Pain And Stiffness In The Shoulder, Neck And Pelvis
• Pancreatitis
• Paralysis Of Some Or All Of The Muscles Of The Eye
• Trouble Breathing
• Urinary Tract Infection

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
• A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
• A Nail Disorder
• A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
• A Stuffy And Runny Nose
• Abnormal Sensations Of The Skin
• Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
• An Increased Need To Urinate Often
• Anxious Feelings
• Blurred Vision
• Bronchitis
• Chest Pain
• Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
• Confusion
• Cough
• Cramps
• Decreased Appetite
• Depression
• Difficult Or Painful Urination
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Dry Mouth
• Dry Skin
• Enlarged Breasts
• Fever
• Generalized Weakness
• Hair Loss
• High Blood Sugar
• Hives
• Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
• Itching
• Memory Loss
• Muscle Spasm
• Muscle Tremors
• Muscle Weakness
• Nightmares
• Numbness
• Paralysis Of Nerves For The Face
• Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
• Skin Discoloration
• Skin Disease Characterized By Swollen Itching Lesions
• Skin Nodules
• Taste Impairment
• Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
• The Inability To Have An Erection
• Thyroid Problems
• Urination During The Night
• Visible Water Retention
• Vomiting