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    Condition: High Cholesterol
    1/5/2016 4:08:57 PM

    Reviewer: Mars, 55-64 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Ease of taking,come on its a pill! Started crampping on left arm generating from elbow hand numbness and tingly,than right knee pain that generated into calf,feet hurt really bad,would have to take naproxen for pain. Then feet numbness,stopped pills left arm back to normal,pain in legs manageable now without naproxen,numbness clearing,feet no longer hurt. This pill is DEFINITLY not for me! My good ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: High Cholesterol
    11/27/2015 12:37:33 PM

    Reviewer: Lady Di, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Have been taking for one month after trying Crestor for three months. Stopped Crestor due too severe muscle pains in my legs. Side effects with pravastatin have been stomach pain and gas belching before/after every meal, fatigue, and joint pains. Seeing doctor again in three weeks and plan to develop new plan.

    Condition: High Cholesterol
    10/8/2015 2:01:48 AM

    Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    No problems at all with this medicine. Taking 40mg every evening and have normal cholesterol now. It's only been about three months but have had no side effects

    Condition: High Cholesterol
    10/7/2015 12:29:17 AM

    Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    inability for erection and lack of interest in sex

    Condition: High Cholesterol
    10/3/2015 7:48:28 AM

    Reviewer: Kenny, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    No problems. Just take one pill at night

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