Describe the function of pravastatin sodium and list any nutritional complications. Why did the physician tell Mrs. R to take it at bedtime?
Pravastatin is an antihyperlipidemic, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. A host of possible nutritional side effects are listed but nutritional side effects are not commonly a problem. HMG-CoA reductase is most active at night and can thus be most effectively reduced at this time.
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