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Livalo

Livalo

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Pitavastatin

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Common

Constipation
Back pain
Muscle pain
Diarrhea
Aching muscles
Cognitive impairment
Rash
Slow thinking

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Hypersensitivity

Treats

High cholesterol
Condition
Hyperlipidemia
Condition
Familial hypercholesterolemia
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Is there interactions with Livalo and Ezetimibe taken together?

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Can i take a probiotic at the same time i take livalo (pitavastatin)? No other details

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Can livalo (pitavastatin) raise my blood sugar?

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Does invokana causes diarrhea? i had diarrhea for 3days now my new meds is invokana and livalo (pitavastatin) or just coincidence? skip it today see feel better.

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Had to stop Lipitor after many years b/c cramps LDL doubled in 3 months started livalo (pitavastatin) 2 mg need 2nd opinion is that ok?

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Just started today livalo (pitavastatin) and losartan my head felt heavy all day and stiff neck shoulder area i do have ged so is this normal?

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A 37-year old male asked:

My mom's cholesterol is 229.5 and LDL 151.9. The pa. Prescribed livalo (pitavastatin). Also her GGT is 29.5 any concern from this med or these numbers? Thank you

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My mom's cholesterol is 229.5 and LDL 151.9. The pa. Prescribed livalo (pitavastatin). Also her GGT is 29.5 any concerns from the meds or these numbers? Thank you!

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Taking pitavastatine(livalo )2mg lipid profile is good except for high triglycerides (356mg/dL) also blood sugar is borderline FBS(156), HbA1c(6.57) , what is the management here and what lipid drug can lowerTG without causing myopathy & affectingBS?

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Cannot take statins due to muscle pain & slightly elevated ana. Current md wants me on Zetia or livalo (pitavastatin). I'm afraid of muscle pain again. Can i say no?

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I have had chronic muscle pain in the back of both my thighs and sometimes calves for about 3 months. My cardiologist switched me from Lipitor to livalo (pitavastatin) without success. Any suggestions?

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