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Pravachol Side Effects
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Pravachol Side Effects
by Tim Lewis, Oct 04, 1999 12:00AM
I have been on 40 mg Pravachol for about 3 months after being switched from 20 mg Zocor due to insurance reasons. This is in addition to 25 mg Atenolol for mild MVP / hypertension. I have tolerated both for a few years (43 now) with no problems, except lately I am experiencing more noticable loss of libido and erectile dysfunction to a moderate degree. Could this be an effect of the meds. that has taken a while to occur? I am considering dropping to 20 mg Pravachol after seeing data that seems to indicate the benefits are nearly the same. Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD - CRC, Oct 04, 1999 12:00AM
The most likely medical cause for the ED would be the atenolol and not the Zocor. I agree that the lowest dosage of medication needed should be used but your dosage would depend on your cholesterol profile and risk factors and may vary widely from others. Any changes in medication should be done in consultation with your doctor.
