the past few weeks I have had severe joint and muscle pain,( hard to walk)I don't know if there is a connection or maybe another medications I am taking might cause this reaction with the livalo.
I have been taking livalo for about 3 months now, have severe joint & muscle pain, is this related?
Question posted by flgranna on 21 May 2011
Last updated on 6 January 2022
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5 Answers
scol409
9 May 2012
I, too, have experienced severe muscle and joint pain since starting Livalo. It was so bad that my primary referred me to a rheumatologist. All those tests were negative for RA but she started to treat me for it anyway because of my symptoms. I ran out of Livalo - didn't realize it - and all of a sudden started feeling great again --- no muscle pain, no joint pain. I am positive that the Livalo was causing my muscle and joint pain. My liver tests were normal so it was not a full case of rhabdo but it sure felt like something horrible was going on. I am not going to take it again.
paindolly
15 June 2011
I was just prescribed Livalo for my cholesterol. I read everything I can about this drug and other "statin" drugs and all of the research indicates clearly that Livalo can cause severe joint and muscle pain. In fact, that is why I was on this Drugs.com forum. I had the same question and you have answered it. Please call your doctor and tell him/her what you're experiencing. Statin drugs are known widely to have this side effect. I have had many friends who have stopped taking statin drugs because of the pain. Good Luck!!!
flgranna
16 June 2011
Thank You. I did go to the doctor, they took me off livalo and most of the pain has gotten better, not completely gone yet.
speedybak
22 May 2011
I too had severe muscle & joint pain, which made my feet feel like I had rocks in my feet. It went away after stopping Livalo for 2 weeks for complete relief, but felt immediate relief within a few days of stopping Livalo. I tried it again, and within of taking one dose of Livalo, the pain in my feet started again:so after several attempts to get hold of my cardiologist with no response, I contacted my primary doctor and she told me to stop Livalo IMMEDIATELY. She then tested my CK level, and it was significantly elevated which indicated that muscle damage was taking place. The CK went back to normal once Livalo was completely out of my system. My primary doctor put me on a different statin that is even designed for use in adolesents, which does not cause me any side effects. Of all cholesterol meds I've been on, Livalo caused me the worst side effects. I wouldnt be surprised to see lawyer commercials for serious effects caused by Livalo.
I'm in process of making a formal complaint to the FDA regarding the serious side effects Livalo caused in me and I suggest all those like yourself do the same. FDA needs to know such effects on patients outside of clinical trials to determine the actual safety of a medication. Hope this helps.
flgranna
23 May 2011
thank you, I also have had bad pain in one foot, have stopped taking livalo and will be seeing my Dr. tomorrow... hope all is well with you now.
paindolly
16 June 2011
May I ask you what is the "different statin" your doctor prescribed for you after the Livalo? I'd love to know because I have decided not to use the Livalo. Thank you.
Ministrymom
6 Jan 2022
Which statin is mild enough for kids? I haven’t had any luck with any of 3 statins that I have tried. But my Dr says my cholesterol is just too high not to take anything.
LaurieShay
21 May 2011
Hey flgranna,
The following is the link to the list of side effects most commonly reported for livalo:
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/livalo-side-effects.html
Back pain is a common side effect though all over pain is not. There is an increased risk of myopathy with the use of Livalo particularly at doses greater than 4 mgs. I recommend you talk to your doctor about this medication and your symptoms.
Drug interactions for this medication can be found at:
https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/pitavastatin,livalo.html
Hope this helps,
Laurie
flgranna
21 May 2011
thank you
Inactive
21 May 2011
What you are experiencing is not listed as possible side effects of Livalo:
Side Effects of Livalo - for the Consumer
Livalo
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Livalo:
Back pain; constipation; diarrhea.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Livalo:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); change in the amount of urine produced; dark urine; muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (with or without fever or fatigue); pale stools; severe stomach pain; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/livalo-side-effects.html
Click on "comment" and add the name of the of the other medications you are taking and I will try to help you find out if there is one causing these side effects.
All the best.
Inactive
21 May 2011
I am sorry but MUSCLE PAIN is considered a severe side effect, you must seek medical attention ASAP... once again I beg your pardon.
Take care.
flgranna
21 May 2011
thank you-- I am on many drugs, prevacid, tricore,nasacort,mucinex,singular,metoprolol,magnesium,lovaza,zetia,amlodipine,livalo C0-Q-10--- and also have many allergies...
Inactive
21 May 2011
Ok I will give you all the links of possible side effects for each medication for you to read, all you have to do is click on the links listed below the name of the medication.
1.Prevacid
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/prevacid-side-effects.html
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2.Tricor
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/tricor-side-effects.html
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3.Nasacort
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/nasacort-side-effects.html
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4.Mucinex
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5.Singulair
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/singulair-side-effects.html
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6.Metoprolol
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/metoprolol-side-effects.html
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7.Lovaza
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/lovaza-side-effects.html
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8.Zetia
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/zetia-side-effects.html
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9.Amlodipine
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/amlodipine-side-effects.html
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10.Co-Q10
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/ubiquinone-coenzyme-q-10.html
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There you go I hope I have been of help.
Take care.
flgranna
21 May 2011
I really appreciate your help, I am in a lot of pain... thanks again
Inactive
21 May 2011
I am sorry you are in pain and you are welcome.
God Bless.
Paddyoo1
25 Feb 2017
I have to disagree. I'm having the exact kind of pain that this person has had. I get up n I can barely walk. Extreme muscle pain. It's hard for me to even get out of bed it's so bad but what concerns me most is getting up n Zi can barely walk n this has never happened to me until I started taking this medication but to be fair my Dr had tried me on every cholesterol Meds there is n it seems that all the cholesterol makes my liver inside go up but a couple of years later my Dr wants to try starting me out on one pill a week n that didn't help my cholesterol n now I'm up to two a week n I'm now beginning to feel the awful side effects. Which I wish I didn't because my cholesterol is really bad. Any information Would Be helpful. Thanks Paddy
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