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.

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.

How You Should Take LIVALO®

  • Take LIVALO tablets once a day, every day, with or without food, as long as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Your doctor may do blood tests to check your cholesterol levels before and during your treatment with LIVALO. Your dose of LIVALO may be changed based on these blood test results.
  • If you miss a dose of LIVALO, take it as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for the next dose. Do not take double doses. Do not take more than 4 mg once daily.
  • It is important to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including nonprescription medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
Understanding Cholesterol

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.
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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.