LIVALO Reviews (PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM)

Average Rating: 1.8 (36 Ratings)

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LIVALO  (PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM):  Pitavastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.   FDA Approval Date: 2009-08-03 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR LIVALOCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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DATE ADDED
 
 4  Cholesterol I taken Livalo for over a year. I've had no negative side-effects to note. My blood work always comes back great. Prior to Livalo, I tried just about every other statin. I stopped all of them due to bad side-effects. It's not covered by my insurance. And it is a bit costly. M 66 1 years
2 mg
3/18/2016
 1  Elevated cholesterol Caused nightmares. I became very agitated. Wasn't myself. Too weird F 49 7 days
1 mg.
3/10/2016
 1  High cholesterol/LDL Heart palpitations (same as Crestor) F 59 2 days
10mg 1X day
1/4/2016
 1  High Cholesterol Pain in arms, legs, and shoulders. Became very weak. Finally I made an appointment with a Neurologist who had me stop takingLivalo. After 2 months off, I am starting to get sronger I have been on cholesterol medicines for 25 years have a hard time walking. I was able to run , bike and workout. Not anymore M 57 3 years
4 MG 1X day
5/4/2015
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 1  Lower triglycerides Losing balance. Falling up and down stairs. Can't stand more than 5 minutes without losing balance. Muscle aches. Weakness. I did not take my Livalo last yesterday. Able to walk better. I can open the fridge without losing balance. I able to hug someone without losing balance. My triglycerides are not any better over 2+ years. I have been getting worse in the last weeks. The wind also knocks my over. Cholestral is low. It did not change. F 56
2 mg 1X day
5/3/2015
 3  High Cholesterol Bloating, indigestion, some muscle weakness, nausea, fatigue and insomnia. These side effects eventually lessened as I continued the medication. I took it once a week. It did seem to really do an effective job at lowering my cholesterol. I also had much few side effects with this than with Zetia. M 51 50 days
2 MG 1X W
1/30/2014
 2  hyperlipidemia Heart palpitations (just like Crestor). F 56 1 weeks
1g 1X day
10/5/2013
 4  other were causing pain in legs dry eyes constipation Also, take 2000mg Niacin/day Total cholesterol 160-170 and 2.8-3.0 TC to HDC ratio M 77 3 years
2 1X day
6/3/2013
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 1  Very High Cholesterol (generic) Severe leg pain, general malaise throughout body. For the first 2 wks I didn't notice any reaction then all of a sudden I had worse pain in my legs than when I first got fibromyalgia (which I've had mostly under control with meds for 9 out of the past 12 yrs). The pain radiated up & down both legs and my whole body felt weak. Nothing helped. Basically it doesn't matter if it helps lower my levels as I can't live like this. I have tried several statins and so far Lipitor has had the least side-affects for me. F 52 2 weeks
4mg 1X day
3/24/2013
 4  high cholestrol Thinning hair. May ask physician to change medication. M 63 3 months
2 mg
9/11/2012
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 1  for cholesterol blood test revealed my liver enzymes were extremely high SGOT291 SGPT/ACT 594 Went to hospital dizzy and pain in stomach with a feeling of clamminess. Once off the drug these enzymes returned to normal of 14 each. I now walk an hour each day, no longer eat red meat or chicken, but fish and take MegaRed. Blood level are now normal. F 72 3 months
2 mg 1X day
8/27/2012
 4  Low good; High bad cholesterol Constipation, dry eyes Was taking simvastatin for 2 1/2 years and had to change due to muscle and joint pain. After taking Livalo for 3 months my numbers remain good as with the previous medication. The constipation has required an additional medication. M 60 4 months
4 mg 4X W
8/6/2012
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 1  Familial High Cholesterol Jaw pain, leg, back, neck pain. Symptoms as bad or worst than all other statins I've tried. Cleared in approx. 2 weeks after discontinuing. F 70 15 days
1mg 1X day
5/25/2012
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 1  Low good and high bad cholesterol Ugh! Already the hair loss, dry eyes and dry skin has begun. No doubt I will lose my memory too like I did on the other stain. I hate statins! F 52 2 weeks
2mg 1X day
7/25/2011
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 2  cholesterol Ar first I had no side effects that I could point to. However, over the weeks I began to experience muscle pain and weakness. I thought most were due to working out at the gym until I got busy at work and couldn't go for a week. My muscle weakness and pain continued to get worse - without going to the gym. Around week 6 my arms felt very heavy and weak. I also felt very fatigued and a general felling of malaise. My doctor stopped my meds and the pains and weakness are slowely going away. Woke up this morning and actually felt like getting out of bed for the first time in weeks. I think that I have tried every statin drug made. I was told that Livalo would not give me the muscle pain and weakness that I had with other statins. I had side effects from Livalo MUCH faster and more severe than with any other cholesterol drug. M 48 6 weeks
2mg 1X day
1/22/2011
 5  cholestorel None I had lab work about 2 weeks after starting this medication and my numbers are all in range of where they should be in regards to Total Cholestorel, LDL, and HDL F 57 5 months
2 mg 1X day
11/11/2010

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