Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Patients Exposed to Pravastatin and Paroxetine

Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) is a life-long, chronic condition affecting an individuals' ability to regulate glucose levels in the blood. Diabetes can cause many severe complications if not treated properly. Hyperglycemia is a regular effect of uncontrolled diabetes and can lead to complications such as cardiovascular disease, chronic renal failure, diabetic retinopathy and inability to maintain a healthy body weight. Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is now the leading cause of death worldwide, affecting millions of people in both developed and non-developed countries. The buildup of cholesterol in the bloodstream may cause the excess to be deposited in the coronary arteries of the heart and the carotid arteries of the brain. The cholesterol deposits are a factor of the plaques that cause blockage of the arteries which can in turn lead to heart disease and stroke. By lowering the blood levels of cholesterol, risks of heart disease, strokes and heart attacks are reduced. Medications such as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and fibrates are useful in the prevention of CVD. Pravastatin is a member of the drug class of statins, also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, and is shown as an adjunctive therapy to diet. It is known to reduce the amount of cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood. In addition, pravastatin is indicated to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, revascularization and cardiovascular mortality in hypercholesterolemic patients who do not have clinically apparent coronary heart disease. The recommended starting dose for adults is 40 mg once daily. For patients who do not reach the LDL-C goal with 40 mg, it is recommended to use an 80 mg dose. For persons with significant renal impairment the recommended dose is 10 mg. Children aged 8-13 years have a recommended starting dose of 20 mg daily. Adolescents aged 14 to 18 years have a recommended starting dose of 40 mg daily. Depression is known as the most common mental disorder and most prevalent t