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Are Constipation And Breathing Difficulty Normal While On Pravastatin?

I ve been taking pravastatin for about 3 weeks now ..I believe I am now having these side effects... Exhaustion.. Labored breathing....can t sleep..constipation.. overall just feel like crap...how long will these side effects continue after I stop taking this
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Hello,

It is not related to pravastatin.

As of now you can take laxatives like lactulose for symptomatic relief.

If symptoms persists better to consult a physician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Are Constipation And Breathing Difficulty Normal While On Pravastatin?

Hello, It is not related to pravastatin. As of now you can take laxatives like lactulose for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persists better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician