Pitavastatin for High Cholesterol User Reviews (Page 3)

• Pumpkin
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2019

Livalo (pitavastatin) "Have been on 2 mg. per day for 10 days. (Have tried four other statin meds years ago but bad side effects and one allergic reaction resulted in discontinuance of the drugs.) With Livalo, side effects started three days ago. I am having intermittent stabbing pain around knee area, hip pain, spasms in toes with pain, foggy memory, intermittent stomach pain, intermittent neck/shoulder pain, constant fatigue, and feeling of lump in throat that negatively affects my sleep. (Will being seeing another cardiologist tomorrow for second opinion re condition of my heart.) After CT of coronary arteries seven months ago, I was told by my cardiologist that the artery that makes widows is bad, resulting in my heart being like a volcano that could erupt any time. I have sticky cholesterol and a reading of HDL 66, LDL 156, Triglycerides 110, prior to starting Livalo and without taking any other statin. Will be retested in 4 weeks but not sure whether I will continue on Livalo."

• 53 yr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2017

Livalo (pitavastatin) "I tried 2 different statins that caused me horrid pains while sleeping, and refused to use them again. Insurance would not allow Livalo unless I suffered for at least 6 months with a cheaper statin. Doctor gave free samples to me, and I cut them in half to use. Felt pain the first day used, and stopped med after 3 days. No different from cheaper statins."

• JLL
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 22, 2020

Livalo (pitavastatin) "Livalo is a great drug, on 2 mg LIVALO for 11 months now, my numbers are excellent - no more back pains (one of the side effects I had with my previous statins!). One additional side effect while on last previous statin (Crestor) was A1C/blood glucose levels elevated - these increased in parallel with each higher dose of Crestor prescribed. Since being placed on Livalo 2mg dosage my A1C is excellent averaging 5.9- I do not have spikes in blood glucose and my cholesterol levels are now well within limits >goals desired by both my cardiac/general practice medical physicians are now met!"

• Kano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2018

Livalo (pitavastatin) "I have taken other Statins, but have been on Livalo since Jan 1. After a few weeks, I began experiencing upper thoracic pain after standing for awhile. And the last couple of weeks, I have been so tired, esp about 9:30 am and later afternoon, that I would like to take a nap. I have tried but I am not a daytime sleeper, so I don't rest, much less sleep. My balance is off, and I nearly fell a few times. 1 more thing, I cannot get warm; and that has been since the beginning of January. Oh, and this morning I was greeted by moderate discomfort down my posterior R thigh. Normally, I am a very active woman, but not so much lately."

• Donna
• August 31, 2018

Livalo (pitavastatin) "After 40 days my joints started to hurt. I can't put any weight on my wrists. It's something new to me because I'm pretty athletic and strong. I switched from Provastatin to Livalo. The first one was bad this one even worse. Every statin raises the sugar in my blood stream. I'm going to find out how high is my risk of heart attack because I think diabetes is much worse. Probably I will go to gym 6 days and quit statins completely. Taking Provastatin I had pretty often kind of muscles injuries in the gym almost every week. I could not understand why but now everything has become clear once I read peoples experiences and opinions."

• Senior
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 15, 2017

Livalo (pitavastatin) "I had a horrible side effect with Lipitor so the Dr put me on Livalo. No side effects and was able to bring my total cholesterol down and my good cholesterol up within 3 months. Its a very expensive drug but works great."

• Kat
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 19, 2016

Livalo (pitavastatin) "Dr put me on lavalo, I took it for a few months, 2 mg, then he increased to 4 mg. I did start very bad upper back pain, hot flashes, weak but the worst side effect was horrible hives. The hives gradually got worse until I pinpointed livalo as being the culprit. Took myself off and gradually the hives diminished. I'm still having hives just not as bad , but bad enough to bring me to tears. I was also diagnosed with eczema a few years back, which I don't think I have. It's a mystery to most. The hives have not completely went away, now every night I get them. The first time I went to the Dr she told me to take Benadryl at night and losartin in the morning. It helped for a few weeks but the hives started coming back. I'm miserable"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2023

Livalo (pitavastatin) "I took Livalo for about 3 months. I got depressed, constipated, had pain in my legs, couldn't get out of bed, loss of appetite, and felt like I was 90 years old. Shortness of breath. Loss of the desire to do anything. Couldn't walk 50' without shortness of breath. I got off but I'm still experiencing side effects from taking this medicine. I'm off all statins and will never take them again."

• Vicky...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2018

Livalo (pitavastatin) "Started on Lipitor 10mg years ago - no issues then Doctor upped dosage to 20mg and I couldn't get out of bed! Gave up on statins till December when Cardiologist put me on Livalo 2mg for 5 weeks. No muscle aches or pains but increase in leg cramps. Went to regular Doctor in January - blood test A1C was elevated but all cholesterol levels were in limits! Thought from Livalo and so I was put on Crestor.... 2 weeks on Crestor and daily headaches, muscle aches & pains, weight gain and blood glucose still elevated and not under control. Quit and went back to Livalo! Aches and pains went away. Read that statins in general can have an effect on blood glucose. Each person reacts to medication differently - like "your mileage may vary". I'll stick with the Livalo to keep my cholesterol in check and work on diet and exercise to get my weight down so I can get off all medications!"

• icy
• November 20, 2017

Livalo (pitavastatin) "I took Livalo 2mg every other day for 2 weeks total of 5 pills now I have neck and shoulder pain with stiffness, ankles, knees weak, with hip pain. I have been on other statins with muscle pains, but this is the worse. I have not taken any more Livalo in 4 days. Some muscle pains are better but the neck and shoulder are the worst today. I am tired of trying statins. I am done !!!!"

• Sjk
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2018

Livalo (pitavastatin) "I had problems with other cholesterol medication, my doctor put me on Livalo, started with muscle pain in my back, I stopped taking them, now a year and half later, still having pain, back itches to the point it wakes me up, could someone tell how long it takes to totally get out of system, I even call the manufacturer and they couldn't tell me."

• Katie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2018

Livalo (pitavastatin) "I have only taken Livalo for 10 days but seem to be very tired to the point of not wanting to get out of bed in the morning. I had severe reactions on Lipitor and Crestor so not sure if tiredness is from Livalo or not but just not feeling like myself."

• Navymom
• August 16, 2018

Livalo (pitavastatin) "Finally found a drug that will work for me with samples provided by my doctor. Go to fill my script and my insurance company won't cover the drug. The charge is $350 dollars for 30 pills. Oh sure get excited that Livalo will help keep the cost as little as 18 dollars a month. That is A LIE AND MISLEADING. The company also indicates the a 2 person household has to make less than 16000 a year for any further assistance that may be offered 16000 a month. Unbelievable. Disgusting now I have no medicine to take."

• Chino
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2019

Livalo (pitavastatin) "So far three weeks on Livalo 2mg don't know the result yet until three months blood test on Nov. So far, the the only complain is that after taking this med at night time I would have couple of unwanted erection & wet dream each morning. I don't know if that the result of taking concurrently with my high blood pressure med, but each morning I feel I need to go urinate and I have an erection. The other cons is that it cause me almost $50 for a month supply with manufacture coupon without it, almost $180."

• Twili...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 15, 2019

Livalo (pitavastatin) "Livalo has worked well for me in terms of numbers. Had ankle and Achille Tendon pain with Lipitor and Crestor. I am Medicare age and still working since my employer covers Livalo costs, over $700 for 90 days. Medicare doesn't cover."

• AZ-55...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2018

Livalo (pitavastatin) "After a few years of not taking statins, my doc convinced me to try Livalo. He said it's great for people who have side effects. Well, he's wrong. I'm only on 1 mg daily, and after less than 2 weeks, I have everything from constant gas, to crying fits, to back pain, to having chunks of my hair fall out. I'm normally very active, but I'm so tired all the time, all I've been doing is working and watching TV. And my libido is gone, much to my husband's dismay. I have my follow up in a month, but I'm considering discontinuing the meds and canceling that appointment. Thankfully I got free samples, because it is very pricey medication."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2017

Livalo (pitavastatin) "I scored a five on this drug because it successfully lowers cholesterol, and the prescribed dosage is feasible. However, after nearly three weeks of consumption, I am once again tormented by excruciating migraines. I have a history of migraines, which are 100% exacerbated by any type of statin. I keep reiterating that I cannot tolerate statins, but the complaint falls upon dismissive ears. I cannot tolerate another day of this, so I am going to risk my life and possibly have a stroke just to avoid another day of these excruciating migraines."

• Old...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2023

Livalo (pitavastatin) "I have never tolerated statins but my doc insisted as my HDL is 255 but my LDL is 76. I agreed to try 2mg every other day. But I am quitting as the same leg pains as all the other statins keep me up at night. And I have neuropathy and just heard that statins might make it worse. I don’t need worse neuropathy! I’m 77. I think statins are going to be a hard no for me."

• Connie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2020

Livalo (pitavastatin) "I stopped taking statins because of the horrific side effects. My last labs: cholesterol 396. Dr wanted to try Livalo and I agreed. Livalo is the only statin that I have taken without the horrific side effects. I have great insurance and usually pay $10 co pay for the other statins. Livalo's co pay is like $150 co pay. Even with the savings card, it's $78. That's a huge chunk for those of us who are living on a fixed income. If the other companies have the pricing that we can pay, there is no reason but greed that the company whom makes Livalo won't make it affordable also. So I ask a lot of people about the med Livalo and seems the Doctors aren't prescribing it very often because of the inability of their patients to buy it."

• LOU
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2019

Livalo (pitavastatin) "After taking Livalo I developed several side effects like aching muscles and joints and sniffles but the biggest one is constant hot flashes. Haven't had hot flashes for 5 years. Now every hour. Stopped taking 2 weeks ago, I'm still having hot flashes several times a day."

• Mark
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 6, 2021

Livalo (pitavastatin) "I am 59 male, good health and began a life change in July of 20. I ride 30-40 miles on my bike each week, and am down over 50 pounds. I eat sensibly and feel better than I ever have! I’ve tried every form of statin for years with frustration. All caused me muscle discomfort until Livalo. My cardiologist prescribed 2 mg each night in August, a month after beginning my exercise program. He also sent me to my PCP FOR labs. The results of those labs were good with the exception of HDL which was slightly low (38 for a recommendation of 39 or greater). My total cholesterol was 145 which was not bad, but since the cardiologist was insisting, I began the medication. Since then I have been able to come off 2 blood pressure medications and now only take the livalo. I received the results of a lipids test and will no longer be taking Livalo. Although my my HDL did go from 38 to 63, my total cholesterol increased from 145 to 246. It appears, Livalo is detrimental to my levels! I’m done!"

• Rude...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2016

Livalo (pitavastatin) "Have been on Livalo (2 mg.) for almost 2 months and have not noticed any side effects yet. Will have blood test in another month and will see if it helped lower my Cholesterol. Previously had taken Crestor for 2 years and it worked lowering my levels but started getting sharp pain in my bi-ceps. Felt like a needle was being driven into them. Would last about 2 to 3 seconds and then not re-occur for another couple of hours or a day. I'm a 60 year old male who leads an active lifestyle."

• sonopc
• February 4, 2017

Livalo (pitavastatin) "Been on Livalo for approx 4 years. It has lowered my cholesterol, etc nicely and have not had an of the typical muscle or joint pains. I have had a horrible, almost salty taste in my mouth. I am trying to narrow it down to which drug or supplement might be causing this. Anyone else had this side effect. You can email me if you like - pwc@mac.com"

• Rick
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 28, 2020

Livalo (pitavastatin) "I’ve been on 2mg Livalo for about 6 months. I take it at night, and have had morning diarrhea for about 4 months. Also neck pain and confusion. I’m going to stop taking and have labs done to see LDL/HDL numbers. But if diarrhea stops, I’m off it."

• Teleman
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 22, 2018

Livalo (pitavastatin) "I've been on this about a year and it's worked fine with no side effects at all that I can see. I had Lipitor prior to this for about 3 months which had all the usual side effects and before that Zetia, which nearly killed me after about 4 years on that (muscle weakness and degeneration was the worst side effect of Zetia). Livalo works with few side effects, if you can afford it or if your insurance will cover it."