Pravachol is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (also known as a "statin") used in combination with a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and to raise good cholesterol (HDL) levels in your blood. Pravachol may also be used in certain children and adolescents over 8 years of age who have a genetically caused cholesterol problem. Pravachol is not a cure for high cholesterol, but may help to control it. Pravachol may also be used in certain patients to reduce the risk of heart attack, blood vessel blockage, stroke, or death due to heart disease. Pravachol may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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High cholesterol—also called hypercholesterolemia—is a condition in which the level of cholesterol in the blood is higher than normal, increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke..
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are a group of prescription drugs used to lower cholesterol, a white waxy substance that can stick to the inside of blood vessels, resulting in clogged arteries, heart disease, and strokes..