Pravachol and myocardial infarction Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Pravachol Side Effects Report #5076487-0
Pravachol side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 30, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with Pravachol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: epistaxis, hypertension, myocardial infarction. Pravachol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FAMOTIDINE, TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.

Pravachol Side Effects Report #4561160-5
Pravachol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 18, 2005. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Pravachol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myocardial infarction. Pravachol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLOMAX. Patient recovered.

Pravachol Side Effects Report #4631895-4
Pravachol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 18, 2005. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Pravachol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myocardial infarction. Pravachol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLOMAX. Patient recovered.

Pravachol Side Effects Report #5208832-7
Pravachol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 04, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Pravachol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebrovascular accident, gastric haemorrhage, myocardial infarction. Pravachol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, COUMADIN, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Pravachol Side Effects Report #5038581-X
Pravachol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 20, 2006. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, ischaemic cardiomyopathy and was treated with Pravachol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myocardial infarction. Pravachol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, OXYCONTIN, CELEBREX, LISINOPRIL, LOPRESSOR, REMERON, ALBUTEROL. Patient died on 06/15/2006.

Pravachol Side Effects Report #4819982-9
Pravachol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 14, 2005. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, arthritis  and was treated with Pravachol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac disorder, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, injury, myocardial infarction, thyroid disorder. Pravachol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FELDENE, LIPITOR, FOLIC ACID, ADVIL, VIOXX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pravachol Side Effects Report #5562632-7
Pravachol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 295.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Pravachol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, coronary artery disease , fatigue, mental status changes, myalgia, myocardial infarction, sexual dysfunction. Pravachol dosage: 40 MG 1 PER DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, ZOCOR. Patient recovered.

Pravachol Side Effects Report #5043302-0
Pravachol side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 03, 2006. Female patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with Pravachol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, hemiparesis, hepatic failure, myocardial infarction, paralysis , renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, wheelchair user. Pravachol dosage: 40 MG ONE A DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR, ADVACOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pravachol Side Effects Report #4978992-1
Pravachol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 01, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with Pravachol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, chest pain , dizziness , hepatic enzyme increased, hyperhidrosis, myocardial infarction, nausea , peripheral coldness. Pravachol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Pravachol Side Effects Report #5262533-8
Pravachol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 280.0 lb, was treated with Pravachol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myocardial infarction. Pravachol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, INSULIN, TICLID. Patient died on 03/07/2007.

Pravachol Side Effects Report #5474430-3
Pravachol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 28, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 200.6 lb, was treated with Pravachol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myocardial infarction, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. Pravachol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Pravachol Side Effects Report #5020904-9
Pravachol side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 30, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, was treated with Pravachol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , epistaxis, hypertension, myocardial infarction. Pravachol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FAMOTIDINE, TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.