Cholesterol Medication

[Debder]

Trying to find generic Lipitor. Doctor prescribed Pravastatin but Teva Pharmaceuticals cannot be 100% sure no gluten.  Any recommendations? Dr. says to ask pharmacist. Pharmacist says to contact drug company. Getting the runaround.

[cyclinglady]

3 hours ago, Debder said:

Trying to find generic Lipitor. Doctor prescribed Pravastatin but Teva Pharmaceuticals cannot be 100% sure no gluten.  Any recommendations? Dr. says to ask pharmacist. Pharmacist says to contact drug company. Getting the runaround.

 Pharmacutical companies do not have to comply with the FDA guidelines for gluten free.  Complain to Congress!  In the meantime, look up the medication on pillbox.  While the company will not guarantee it is gluten free (they follow their legal department’s advice), chances are it is.  Look at the fillers or not active ingredients.  For example, I looked up one 80mg TEVA pravastatin and it looks just fine.  But look for yourself and the dosage.  
 

https://pillbox.nlm.nih.gov/pillimage/search.php

Our insurance buys Lipitor for my hubby.  They make accommodations because we have celiac disease, even though our plan recommends genetic.  As a bonus, we pay the generic price.  This just makes it easier, because our insurance changes generics practically daily.  Ask your doctor to write gluten free on the prescription and talk to your insurance provider.  This might work for you.