Livalo (Pitavastatin) is used for the treatment of for the primary treatment of hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol level) or hyperlipidemia (high levels of lipids/fats in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides). Pitavastatin belongs to a group of drugs known as “statins”, or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. It is a lipid lowering drug works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. By lowering “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides and raising “good” cholesterol reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. This medication may work better if it is combined with eating a proper diet and other lifestyle changes that include exercising, losing weight and quitting smoking. Livalo tablets are taken once a day, every day, at any time, with or without food. Other cholesterol-lowering medications may include Crestor, Lipitor, and Zetia.
Effects of Pitavastatin (LIVALO Tablet) on High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) in Hypercholesterolemia - 2009, T Teramoto, H Shimano, K Yokote, found that “Total cholesterol (TC) (-21.0%) and LDL-C (-31.3%) were significantly reduced. The decrease in triglyceride (TG) was significant in hypertriglyceridemic patients."
Manufacturer Information
We currently have the brand Livalo from United States manufactured by EKowa Pharm and from Turkey manufactured by Recordati Pharma (also called Alipza). The generic also known as Pivasta comes from India and is manufactured by Zydus. Livalo is available in the strength of 1mg, 2mg and 4mg tablets.
Common side effects may include back pain, constipation, diarrhea, mild muscle pain, mild skin rash and pain the legs or arms.
The serious side effects may include:
• Blurred vision;
• Confusion, memory problems;
• Dark urine or clay colored stools;
• Dry mouth, fruity breath odour;
• Drowsiness;
• Loss of appetite;
• Nausea, upper stomach pain;
• Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
You should not take Livalo if you are allergic to Pitavastatin or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Before you start using this medication, talk to your doctor about your medical history, especially of liver disease, kidney disease and alcohol use. Limit alcoholic beverages. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. There may be a drug interaction between colchicine and gemfibrozil. If you take other medications to lower your cholesterol, take Pitavastatin at least 1 hour before or at least 4 hours after taking these medications.
• How can I order Livalo from Canada?
You can order Livalo from Canada by placing an order from www.CanadianPharmacyKing.com, or by phone, by fax, by mail or email.
• Can I get a prescription for Livalo in the USA and use it to buy from Canada?
You can get a prescription for Livalo from your physician in the USA and use it to buy from Canada.
• Are there any Livalo coupons or discounts available?
Unfortunately, there are no discounts or coupons available for Advair. However, Canadian Pharmacy King is proud to offer exceptional high-quality prescription medications at an affordable price.
• Can I get Livalo shipped to my address in the USA from a Canadian pharmacy?
Yes, you can get Livalo shipped to your address (or home) in the USA from a Canadian pharmacy.
• Is Livalo available as a generic?
We currently carry a generic version of Livalo from India manufactured by Zydus Healthcare, also known as Pivasta.