Pitavastatin and Headaches: What Users Say

• lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2013

For High Cholesterol "Livalo did bring my numbers down very well in about 6 weeks. However, I am now off it with my doctor's blessing as I cannot take the side effects of terrible shoulder pain as well as hands, neck, back, knees, and the worsening of neuropathy in the feet and a dull ache in the head. Experienced increased thirst, feeling of having a fever (though not). My memory was not as sharp. I have experienced this on Lipitor, Crestor, Vitorin, Pravastatin, and now Livalo. My doctor said he does not want me in pain and said there are people who have high numbers but still do fine. Have been off Livalo for about a week and see symptoms improving. I am tired of living on 'Statin Island', so once again I have moved on. Am trying plant sterols, pectin, fiber, oats."

• Ano...
• October 17, 2013

For High Cholesterol "I'm sure Livalo works for some people but after the first pill I had to stop. I felt like I had severe flu symptoms. My head pounded all night, my neck was sore and stiff, I felt disoriented like my head was full of cotton and had a mild panic attack. Couldn't go to work the next day. It's too bad because I know it does good for some but the side effects hit me hard. I'll have to stick to diet and exercise."

• bor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2014

For High Cholesterol "I was so hoping I could take Livalo. From the very beginning, I started having headaches. I thought it was from having allergies. Took it for two months. Started having tightness in chest, muscles hurting in shoulders, and neck. Getting tired just walking around in the apartment. Feeling feverish, no fever, chills. Itching, but other medicines I take say they can cause itching too, but itching got worse since taking Livalo. Stopped taking it one week ago today. Haven't told the doctor yet since I already had an appointment next week. I would rather watch my diet. Actually, the doctor said my heart was in good shape. Don't think I'm that bad off."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2015

For High Cholesterol "I am taking Livalo for several months due to the fact that other statins caused a lot of muscle pains. It has helped my cholesterol levels a lot. My issue is now my glucose levels are high, which is not normal for me. My doctor thought I could be diabetic. My glucose levels were normal before starting on this. Also, after reading the other reviews, I may have other reactions from it. Lower back pain that is dull. Shoulder and neck pain and headaches. I didn't connect it. I went to the chiropractor to try and help that. Now, I think it's time to discuss with my doctor that it could all be from the Livalo."

• 7xG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2015

For High Cholesterol "After having another stent placed in my heart, my new cardiologist tried me on generic Crestor, much to my dislike. I have tried them all, they all cause me extreme pain in my muscles, bones (back, legs, arms, feet, etc.), heart... Nightmares this time, confusion, headaches. Symptoms began within a few hours of taking it. He switched me to this Livalo, and the pain was worse. No thank you. I'll pass."

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

For High Cholesterol "Started on Lipitor 10 mg years ago - no issues then. Doctor upped dosage to 20 mg and I couldn't get out of bed! Gave up on statins until December when the cardiologist put me on Livalo 2 mg for 5 weeks. No muscle aches or pains, but an increase in leg cramps. Went to the 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 and 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!"