Pravastatin Sodium Coupons & Prices

Looking for a pravastatin sodium coupon? Pravastatin sodium is the low-cost generic version of Pravachol, a statin used to lower cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk. Because it is a widely stocked generic, the cash price is already modest, but what you actually pay can vary a lot from one pharmacy to the next. Rx.com compares pravastatin prices across more than 60,000 U.S. pharmacies so you can find the lowest price near you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies in your area.

What is pravastatin sodium and how does it work?

Pravastatin sodium is a prescription medicine in a class called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, better known as statins. It is the generic form of the brand-name drug Pravachol. It works by blocking an enzyme your body uses to make cholesterol, which lowers total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol in the blood.

Doctors prescribe pravastatin, along with a healthy diet, to reduce elevated total and LDL cholesterol in adults with high cholesterol (primary hyperlipidemia and mixed dyslipidemia). It is also used for primary prevention, to lower the risk of heart attack, revascularization procedures, and death from heart disease in adults with high LDL who do not yet have known coronary heart disease, and for secondary prevention in adults with established heart disease, to lower the risk of coronary death, heart attack, stroke or TIA, and revascularization, and to slow the buildup of plaque in the arteries. It is also approved to lower LDL in children ages 8 and older who have an inherited form of high cholesterol (heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia).

Pravastatin cost and savings without insurance

Pravastatin sodium is available as a generic, which is one of the most affordable ways to treat high cholesterol. Even so, cash prices are not the same everywhere; the same prescription can cost noticeably more at one pharmacy than another just a few miles away. That is why comparing before you fill matters.

Rx.com checks pravastatin prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can find the best deal near you, with or without insurance. There is no manufacturer copay card for generic pravastatin, but the Rx.com discount is free to use. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price and print or show your coupon at the pharmacy.

Pravastatin vs. other statins

Pravastatin is often described as a moderate-intensity statin, meaning it lowers LDL cholesterol effectively but is generally less potent per milligram than some newer statins. The right statin for you depends on your cholesterol levels, heart risk, other medications, and how well you tolerate each one, so this is a decision to make with your doctor.

Other statins your provider might consider include atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, and lovastatin. If you are specifically looking for the brand version of this drug, see Pravachol. All of these are available in generic form, and you can compare prices for each on Rx.com.

Pravastatin safety and side effects

Pravastatin is generally well tolerated and does not carry an FDA boxed warning. Like all statins, it can rarely cause muscle problems (myopathy) and, in very rare cases, a serious muscle breakdown called rhabdomyolysis that can harm the kidneys; this risk goes up with higher doses and certain drug combinations. Tell your doctor right away about unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. Pravastatin can also raise liver enzymes, and it may modestly increase blood sugar and HbA1c, which can raise the risk of new-onset diabetes.

Pravastatin should not be used by people with active liver disease or by anyone who is breastfeeding. Statins are generally not recommended during pregnancy, and most people who become pregnant are advised to stop taking them. Pravastatin is no longer flatly off-limits in every pregnancy, though: in 2021 the FDA removed the blanket contraindication so that a small number of very high-risk patients (for example, those with an inherited form of very high cholesterol or established heart disease) can weigh the benefits and risks with their doctor. If you are pregnant, could become pregnant, or are planning a pregnancy, talk with your doctor about whether to continue or stop pravastatin. This information is a general summary and not medical advice; talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your health history, other medications, and whether pravastatin is right for you.