Prescription drug

Pravastatin (statin)

Prescription drug.

How to take it

There is no established standard dose for this case; it is advisable to consult a professional.

Safety

Prescription drug.

Effect by goal · level of evidence

Heart attack prevention in men with high cholesterol

reduces Very high study (AA)

Landmark WOSCOPS trial (6,595 men with high cholesterol and no prior heart attack, ~5 years): pravastatin reduced heart attacks and coronary deaths versus placebo. The basis of primary prevention with statins. Prescription drug.

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In depth

Drug · Highest evidence: Very high · 1 finding

⚠️ Prescription drug.

Findings

Primary prevention of heart attack in men with high cholesterol — reduces (Very high, study). Landmark WOSCOPS trial (6,595 men with high cholesterol and no prior heart attack, ~5 years): pravastatin reduced heart attacks and coronary deaths compared with placebo. Basis of primary prevention with statins. Prescription drug. 7566020

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Information, not medical advice. Scientific evidence reflects the quality of the studies.