What is Livalo? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Livalo

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Carefully follow your doctor's orders about any special diet while you are using this medicine.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Livalo

Livalo contraindications - Who shouldn't take Livalo?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to pitavastatin, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have active liver disease.

Livalo warnings

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid problems, or a history of liver disease. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol regularly.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Severe muscle problems (including myopathy, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy), especially when used with other medicinesRhabdomyolysis (severe muscle weakness) that could lead to kidney damageLiver problemsHigh blood sugar levels

• Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine if you have major surgery or medical tests, a major injury, or other serious health problems.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Livalo interactions & what to avoid when taking Livalo

• Do not use this medicine together with cyclosporine.

• Some medicines can affect how pitavastatin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Colchicine, erythromycin, rifampinBlood thinner (including warfarin)Medicine to treat HIV/AIDSOther medicine to lower cholesterol (including fenofibrate, gemfibrozil, niacin)

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Myopathy or rhabdomyolysis (muscle damage) that could lead to kidney damage

• Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you use this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine if you have major surgery, a major injury, or other serious health problems.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.