Pravachol generic available yet?

[whackedback]

I was wondering if anyone knew if the generic for Pravachol was available yet. I happened to be looking through my drug bills, and when I looked at the price on it, I almost had to change my underwear.

wb

[JJ]

I believe Pravastatin is a generic of Pravachol. Do a web search on it. If this is the generic, it might help U save your underwear... U can always call your pharmacist and ask also!!

Good luck, and thanx for the laugh....


This is what I found:
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Pravachol is the brand name. Pravastatin is the generic name. Pravachol is the most studied statin (cholesterol-lowering drug) in clinical trials. It is used to decrease LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels and increase the HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol) level. Pravachol is also proven to reduce coronary heart disease events and deaths due to heart attack or stroke.
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I'm not familiar with the drug, so maybe someone else can shine more light on the subject.

Oppps, I think I spoke too soon. Here is what it says under Pravachol:

PRESCRIPTION: Yes

GENERIC AVAILABLE: No

PREPARATIONS: Tablets: 10, 20, 40, and 80 mg

[Lenin]

wb,

It's generic in CANADA but not in the U.S. But look soon for Zocor (simvastatin) to lose it's U.S. patent protection

[sametu]

My pharmacist switched me last month from Pravachol to Pravastatin because my insurance will pay only for a generic version. Unfortunately, I developed severe muscle discomfort. I stopped the Pravastatin, and the muscle discomfort went away but still not sure if the two are related.

[Fathersson]

The FDA approved a generic on April 24th. It's being made by TEVA, an Israel company, but I don't know what they are calling it other then "generic Pravastatin".

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