<unk> , sold under the brand name Pravachol among others, is a statin medication, used for preventing cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treating abnormal lipids. It should be used together with diet changes, exercise, and weight loss. It is taken by mouth. Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, nausea, headaches, and muscle pains. Serious side effects may include rhabdomyolysis, liver problems, and diabetes. Use during pregnancy may harm the baby. Like all statins,<unk>  works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme found in liver that plays a role in producing cholesterol.<unk>  was patented in 1980 and approved for medical use in 1989. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. In 2019, it was the 32nd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 20million prescriptions.
Pravastatin
Fluvastatin
Atorvastatin
Lovastatin
Simvastatin
Clofibrate
Ezetimibe
Fenofibrate