Pravachol and Synovial disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Synovial disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Pravachol (pravastatin sodium), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Naproxen, and have Arrhythmias.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Synovial disorder when taking Pravachol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 23,862 people who have side effects when taking Pravachol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Synovial disorder?

Synovial disorder (disease of synovial joint) is found to be associated with 147 drugs and 118 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Synovial disorder.

On Jul, 15, 2026

23,862 people reported to have side effects when taking Pravachol.
Among them, 18 people (0.08%) have Synovial disorder.

Could Pravachol cause Synovial disorder?

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Synovial disorder when taking Pravachol? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Synovial disorder when taking Pravachol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pravachol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Synovial disorder? *

Vitamin B12 Decreased: 18 people, 100.00%
Urinary Tract Infection: 18 people, 100.00%
Allergic Sinusitis: 18 people, 100.00%
Antinuclear Antibody Positive: 18 people, 100.00%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 18 people, 100.00%
Arthropathy: 18 people, 100.00%
Blood Iron Decreased: 18 people, 100.00%
Blood Uric Acid Increased: 18 people, 100.00%
C-Reactive Protein Increased: 18 people, 100.00%
Cyst (a closed sac): 18 people, 100.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 18 people, 100.00%
Blood Uric Acid Increased: 18 people, 100.00%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 18 people, 100.00%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pravastatin sodium (the active ingredients of Pravachol) and Pravachol (the brand name). 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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