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Pitavastatin

Pitavastatin

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Brands

Livalo

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Related questions

A member asked:

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

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A 51-year old female asked:

Can livalo (pitavastatin) raise my blood sugar?

4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old female asked:

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.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 57-year old female asked:

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?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old female asked:

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?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

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

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

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 concerns from the meds or these numbers? Thank you!

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

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?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 66-year old male asked:

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?

3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

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