<human>: I have been using Pravastatin for 6 weeks. Previously I  tried three other statins and 2 fibrates - nothing suited, several side effects. Pravastatin appeared ok at first but I now have difficulty breathing sometimes, stomach upsets with soreness ,loss of appetite  etc. Should I continue suing - I do need to control trycelytes in my blood.
<bot>: Hello and thank you for using Chat Doctor. I carefully read your question and I understand your concern, but you should not worry. I must explain to you that most of the people using this medication do not have serious side effects. The main side effects of pravastatin are :muscle problems like pain, weakness, confusion or memory problems in a very small number of people. In these cases you have to talk with your doctor. Difficulties in breathing it's not known as a side effect, except the cases when we have a serious allergic reaction to this Chat Doctor.  But this is not your case. In a very small number pravastatin might give gastrointestinal problems like stomach/abdominal pain, nausea, but we have to judge between good effects and side effects.If you take minimum 4 weeks for pravastatin to give its full effect. Know, after 6 weeks you can check your cholesterol and triglyceride level, but you should not stop taking this medicine. When you have the results you can consult the doctor for the dose of pravastatin, but not stop it. Hope I was helpful. Wish you good health. Best regards.