Aspirin/pravastatin and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 3 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with aspirin / pravastatin.
Aspirin Caffeine
Minor Drug Interaction
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Aspirin Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
Ask your doctor before using aspirin together with ethanol (alcohol). Do not drink alcohol while taking aspirin. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by aspirin. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Pravastatin Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
Pravastatin may cause liver problems and using it with substantial quantities of ethanol (alcohol) may increase that risk. You should limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Call your doctor immediately if you have fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
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Aspirin/pravastatin drug interactions
There are 545 drug interactions with aspirin / pravastatin.
Aspirin/pravastatin disease interactions
There are 15 disease interactions with aspirin / pravastatin which include:
- coagulation
- liver disease
- asthma
- renal dysfunction
- GI toxicity
- renal dysfunction
- Reye's syndrome
- cognitive impairment
- diabetes
- renal disease
- rhabdomyolysis
- anemia
- dialysis
- G-6-PD deficiency
- hepatotoxicity
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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