LIVALO® (pitavastatin) tablets is a prescription medicine that, along with diet, has been approved for the treatment of high cholesterol. LIVALO has not been studied to evaluate its effect on reducing heart-related disease or death.

What should I talk to my doctor about?

  • Please talk to your doctor about your alcohol use.
  • Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including nonprescription medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.

Glossary

Artery
One of the many elastic-walled vessels that carry blood away from your heart to other areas of your body.
Calorie
The unit of measurement that records the amount of energy released by the food that you eat.
Drug Interaction
The result of a medication combining with something else, including disease, another medication, food, or supplements, which may influence the medication’s action or cause side effects.
Fat
An organic compound made up of glycerides and fatty acids found in the tissue of animals and in certain plants.
High blood pressure
A medical condition in which blood pumps at a higher-than-average force through your arteries.
HDL “good” cholesterol/HDL-C
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or HDL-C, is called “good” cholesterol because it takes cholesterol from tissues to the liver, which removes it from the body.
LDL “bad” cholesterol/LDL-C
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or LDL-C, is called “bad” cholesterol because it carries cholesterol to tissues, including the arteries. Most of the cholesterol in the blood is the LDL-C form.
Metabolism
The sum of the processes by which a particular substance is handled in the living body.
Saturated fat
A type of fat, most often from animals, that is solid at room temperature. Saturated fats may raise the level of cholesterol in your blood.
Soluble fiber
A type of fiber that attracts water and slows your digestion, making you feel full longer. Soluble fiber is found in certain foods, such as peas, beans, and apples.
Statin
A type of drug that lowers your bad cholesterol and triglycerides, and raises your good cholesterol.
Triglycerides
An energy source forming much of the fat that is stored by your body. Triglycerides should be kept at low levels for good health.

Important Safety Information for LIVALO® (pitavastatin) Tablets

Who should NOT take LIVALO?

LIVALO is not right for everyone, including:
  • Those who have had an allergic reaction to LIVALO
  • Anyone with active liver disease
  • Women who are nursing, pregnant, or who may become pregnant
  • Anyone currently taking cyclosporine

What should I talk to my doctor about?

  • If you take LIVALO, tell your doctor right away if you experience any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, particularly if accompanied by fever or a general feeling of discomfort. This could be a sign of a rare but serious side effect.
  • Your doctor should do blood tests to monitor your liver function before starting LIVALO, and then at 12 weeks following the start of LIVALO, after any increase in dose, and periodically (e.g., every 6 months) thereafter.
  • Please talk to your doctor about your alcohol use.
  • Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including nonprescription medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.

What are the most common side effects of LIVALO?

The most common side effects of LIVALO in clinical studies were:
  • Back pain
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Muscle pain
  • Pain in the legs or arms

This is not a complete list of side effects.

Other Important Information about LIVALO

  • LIVALO has not been studied to evaluate its effect on reducing heart-related disease or death.
  • LIVALO is available by prescription only.

Please see Full Prescribing Information.
PS73370 LIV-RA-0032    8/2011

What else should I know about LIVALO?

  • LIVALO can be taken with or without food. It’s even okay to continue drinking grapefruit juice.
  • LIVALO is available in 1-mg, 2-mg, and 4-mg doses.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.