Methylphenidate and Pravachol drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Methylphenidate (methylphenidate) and Pravachol (pravastatin sodium). Common drug interactions include drug ineffective among females and chest pain among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Methylphenidate and Pravachol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Methylphenidate?
Methylphenidate has active ingredients of methylphenidate. eHealthMe is studying from 8,216 Methylphenidate users. Check the latest studies of Methylphenidate.
What is Pravachol?
Pravachol has active ingredients of pravastatin sodium. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 24,382 Pravachol users. Check the latest studies of Pravachol.
17 people who take Methylphenidate and Pravachol together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Methylphenidate and Pravachol, by gender? *:
female:
- Drug ineffective
- Headache (pain in head)
- Heart rate increased
- Laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx)
- Migraine (headache)
- Nasal congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels)
- Oral herpes (viral infection of mouth)
- Pneumonia
- Sinus congestion (blockage of sinus)
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
male:
- Chest pain
What are the common drug interactions of Methylphenidate and Pravachol, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Drug ineffective
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)
- Heart rate increased
- Laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx)
- Migraine (headache)
- Nasal congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels)
- Oral herpes (viral infection of mouth)
- Pneumonia
- Sinus congestion (blockage of sinus)
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Upper-Airway Cough Syndrome: 11 people, 64.71%
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 11 people, 64.71%
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 23.53%
- Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 17.65%
- Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 2 people, 11.76%
- Back Pain: 2 people, 11.76%
- Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 2 people, 11.76%
- Blood Pressure Abnormal: 2 people, 11.76%
- Joint Pain: 2 people, 11.76%
- Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 11.76%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Methylphenidate (8,216 reports)
- Pravachol (24,382 reports)
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Methylphenidate:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Pravachol:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Methylphenidate and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methylphenidate and pravastatin sodium (the active ingredients of Methylphenidate and Pravachol, respectively), and Methylphenidate and Pravachol (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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