8th January 2006
Quote from ARIZONA73:It looks like Pravigard is just a combination of Pravachol and aspirin. What will they think of next?
Yeah, I just looked it up, that is what it looks like to me. This is what I found on it:
What is Pravigard Pac?
• Aspirin is in a class of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Aspirin also reduces the formation of blood clots.
• Pravastatin reduces total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad) cholesterol, and triglycerides in the blood.
• Together, aspirin and pravastatin are used to slow the progression of atherosclerosis (fatty deposits in the arteries) and to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and transient ischemic attack (TIA or "mini-stroke").
• Pravigard Pac may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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I'm surprised if her mom had raised liver enzymes, why they would shove another statin on her. Maybe she would be better off with a non statin drug. Oh well, what do I know...... :rolleyes:
