Pitavastatin and Neck Pain: What Users Say

• 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."

• Ana...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2019

For High Cholesterol "I started on Livalo on January 14, 2019. I realized today, exactly four weeks on the medication, that the pain in my neck is from the Livalo. I couldn’t understand why the “stiff neck” I’ve been suffering with would not go away. I actually sought a massage therapist and a chiropractor to help me with the pain that has lasted three weeks now! This is not a stiff neck! It’s the side effects of this medication! Throw it away!!! Change your diet to reduce your cholesterol!"

• Kis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2019

For Dyslipidemia "I had way worse pain on Livalo than other statins, this is a terrible drug. Neck ache, back ache, ribcage pain, and massive irritability. I had no pleasure in life on this med, only pain and irritation."

• icy...
• November 20, 2017

For High Cholesterol "I took Livalo 2 mg every other day for 2 weeks, a total of 5 pills. Now I have neck and shoulder pain with stiffness, weak ankles, knees, and hip pain. I have been on other statins with muscle pains, but this is the worst. 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!!!!"

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

For High Cholesterol "I’ve been on 2 mg 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 it and have labs done to see LDL/HDL numbers. But if diarrhea stops, I’m off it."

• Cwb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2022

For High Cholesterol "I started Livalo in Feb 2022. Having bad muscle pain from previous stints taking statins, I was happy that the issue did not arise again… at first. It’s now mid-May 2022, and I’ve noticed really painful left heel pain and then started noticing right neck and shoulder pain and tingling in my right arm. I’ve decided to stop taking Livalo to see if the pain recedes, which I’m sure will be the case after stopping other statin meds. Good results, though, on the numbers-I just can’t tolerate the side effects."