This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Livalo (Pitavastatin) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (190)
Death (14)
Life Threatening Events (18)
Disability (9)
Reports by Reaction Type
Rhabdomyolysis (28),
Myalgia (21),
Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased (17),
Back Pain (12),
Pain in Extremity (10),
Liver Disorder (9),
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased (9),
Arthralgia (9),
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased (9),
Hepatic Function Abnormal (8),
Interstitial Lung Disease (8),
Pneumonia (8)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Livalo (Pitavastatin). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Livalo side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Japan on 2012-08-22
Patient:
Reactions: Liver Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Amaryl
Administration route: Oral
Aspirin
Administration route: Oral
Januvia
Administration route: Oral
Livalo
Administration route: Oral
Miglitol
Administration route: Oral
Mucosta
Administration route: Oral
Pitavastatin Calcium
Administration route: Oral
Plavix
Administration route: Oral
Possible Livalo side effects in 87 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 87 year old female, weighing 55.8 kg (122.7 pounds)
Reactions: Abdominal Pain, Back Pain, Vomiting, Haemoptysis, Nausea, Neck Pain
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol Tartrate; Hydrochlorothiazide; Janumet; Glimepiride; Lotrel; Synthroid
Possible Livalo side effects in 75 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 75 year old female
Reactions: Myalgia, Nasopharyngitis, Pharyngeal Haemorrhage, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Dizziness, Blood Triglycerides Increased, Hypoaesthesia, Epistaxis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Effient
Dosage: 5 mg;1x;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Coronary Artery Disease
Livalo
Dosage: 2 mg;1x;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Blood Cholesterol Increased
Start date: 2012-04-10
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin
Possible Livalo side effects in 67 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-06
Patient: 67 year old female, weighing 63.5 kg (139.7 pounds)
Reactions: Nervous System Disorder, Headache, Muscle Tightness, Muscle Spasms
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Possible Livalo side effects in 63 year old male
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-08-02
Patient: 63 year old male
Reactions: Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Muscular Weakness, Joint Stiffness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Other drugs received by patient: Bisoprolol W / Hydrochlorothiazide / 01166101 /; Ibuprofen
Possible Livalo side effects in 55 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2012-08-02
Patient: 55 year old male, weighing 99.6 kg (219.1 pounds)
Reactions: Blood Urea Increased, Rhabdomyolysis, Blood Creatinine Increased, Tremor
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Dosage: 1 mg;1x;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Dyslipidaemia
Start date: 2012-04-11
End date: 2012-07-01
Nesina
Dosage: 25 mg;1x;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Start date: 2012-04-12
End date: 2012-06-29
Plavix
Dosage: 75 ng;1x;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acute Myocardial Infarction
Start date: 2012-04-10
End date: 2012-06-09
Other drugs received by patient: Bisoprolol Fumarate; Exforge; Aspirin; Lansoprazole
Possible Livalo side effects in 68 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-02
Patient: 68 year old female, weighing 63.2 kg (139.0 pounds)
Reactions: Back Pain, Blood Pressure Increased, Asthma, Pneumonia, Pain in Extremity, Headache, Coronary Arterial Stent Insertion, Constipation, Anxiety, Fatigue, Hypopnoea, Oral Disorder, Pleural Effusion, Depression, Asthenia
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Other drugs received by patient: Pneumococcal Vaccine; Premarin; Fish OIL; Zolpidem Tartrate; Nitroglycerin; Aspirin; Vitamin-Mineral Compound TAB; Atenolol; Fexofenadine HCL; Vitamin D; Synthroid; Clonidine; Lisinopril; Fosamax; Advair; Albuterol Sulfate; Allegra-D 12 Hour
Possible Livalo side effects in 68 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-02
Patient: 68 year old female, weighing 63.2 kg (139.0 pounds)
Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Back Pain, Asthma, Dyspnoea, Cardiac Stress Test Abnormal, Hypotension, Constipation, Chest X-RAY Abnormal, Anxiety, Catheterisation Cardiac, Hypopnoea, Chest Pain, Oral Disorder, Pleural Effusion, Depression
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Other drugs received by patient: Lisinopril; Clonidine HCL; Aspirin; Fosamax; Allegra-D 12 Hour; Vitamin-Mineral Compound TAB; Premarin; Fish OIL; Fexofenadine HCL; ...; Zolpidem Tartrate; Nitroglycerin; Fluticasone Propionate; Albuterol Sulfate; Vitamin D; Synthroid; Pneumococcal Vaccine; Atenolol
Possible Livalo side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-02
Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 47.0 kg (103.4 pounds)
Reactions: Extranodal Marginal Zone B-Cell Lymphoma (Malt Type), Helicobacter Infection
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Other drugs received by patient: Calcium W / Magnesium / Vitamin D; Investigational Drug; Colonel; Laxoberon; Magnesium Oxide
Possible Livalo side effects in 64 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-02
Patient: 64 year old male, weighing 102.1 kg (224.5 pounds)
Reactions: Myalgia, Haematochezia, Back Pain, Abasia, Condition Aggravated, Colitis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Other drugs received by patient: Onglyza; Fenofibrate; Welchol; Lovaza
Possible Livalo side effects in 67 year old male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-02
Patient: 67 year old male, weighing 80.0 kg (176.0 pounds)
Reactions: Drug-Induced Liver Injury, Pyrexia, Cerebral Haemorrhage
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Allegra
Dosage: 60 mg; bid; po
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2012-05-25
Disopyramide
Dosage: 150 mg; 1x';po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-08-01
Famotidine
Dosage: 20 mg; bid; po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-08-01
Livalo
Indication: Dyslipidaemia
Mucodyne (Carbocisteine)
Dosage: 500 mg; tid; po
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2012-05-25
Norvasc
Dosage: 5 mg; 1x; po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-08-01
Shakuyakukanzoto (Shakuyakukanzoto)
Dosage: 5 gm; bid; po
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2012-05-25
Ticlopidine Hydrochloride
Dosage: 100 mg; bid; po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-08-01
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin
Possible Livalo side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-01
Patient:
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambien CR
Amoxicillin
Dosage: 0.5, qd
Arthrotec
Administration route: Oral
Biaxin
Cefzil
Lipitor
Administration route: Oral
Livalo
Lortab
Oxacillin Sodium
PCE
Pravachol
Provigil
Sulfamethoxazole
Ultram
Zetia
Administration route: Oral
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Possible Livalo side effects in 76 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Japan on 2012-07-31
Patient: 76 year old female
Reactions: Parkinson's Disease
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Dosage: for a long time
Administration route: Oral
Orencia
Start date: 2012-04-24
Possible Livalo side effects in 76 year old female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-07-30
Patient: 76 year old female
Reactions: Parkinson's Disease
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Dosage: for a long time
Administration route: Oral
Orencia
Start date: 2012-04-24
Possible Livalo side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-23
Patient: male, weighing 77.1 kg (169.6 pounds)
Reactions: Myalgia, Arthralgia, Tendon Rupture, Insomnia, NO Therapeutic Response, Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Gait Disturbance, Fall, Neuralgia
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Possible Livalo side effects in 69 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-20
Patient: 69 year old male
Reactions: Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process, Stent Placement, Post Procedural Haemorrhage, Large Intestinal Haemorrhage
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Dosage: 0.5 df; po, 2 mg; po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-10-01
End date: 2011-12-01
Livalo
Dosage: 0.5 df; po, 2 mg; po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-12-01
Other drugs received by patient: Uloric; Aricept; Toprol-XL; Coumadin; Plavix; Aspirin; Lovenox
Possible Livalo side effects in 64 year old male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-07-17
Patient: 64 year old male
Reactions: Nightmare, Contusion, Haemorrhage, Pain in Extremity, Delirium
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Allopurinol
Dosage: 100 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hyperuricaemia
Start date: 2010-05-28
Livalo
Dosage: once a day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Dyslipidaemia
Start date: 2011-02-23
Loxonin
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2011-01-28
Lyrica
Dosage: 75 mg, 2x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Intervertebral Disc Protrusion
Start date: 2010-12-03
End date: 2012-05-24
Rezaltas
Dosage: once a day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2010-04-21
Selbex
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Gastric Mucosal Lesion
Start date: 2010-06-03
Other drugs received by patient: Trichlormethiazide; Maglax
Possible Livalo side effects in 67 year old male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-07-12
Patient: 67 year old male
Reactions: Hepatic Function Abnormal, C-Reactive Protein Increased, Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Cerebral Haemorrhage
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Allegra
Dosage: po
Administration route: Oral
Disopyramide
Dosage: 150 mg; 1x; po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-08-01
Famotidine
Dosage: po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-08-01
Livalo
Dosage: 1 mg; 1x; po, 4 mg; 1x; po, 1 mg; 1x; po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2012-05-15
End date: 2012-05-18
Livalo
Dosage: 1 mg; 1x; po, 4 mg; 1x; po, 1 mg; 1x; po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2012-05-18
Livalo
Dosage: 1 mg; 1x; po, 4 mg; 1x; po, 1 mg; 1x; po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2006-08-01
End date: 2012-05-14
Mucodyne (Carbocisteine)
Dosage: 500 mg; tid; po
Administration route: Oral
Nasonex
Dosage: nas
Norvasc
Dosage: 5 mg; 1x; po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-08-01
Shakuyakukanzoto (Shakuyakukanzoto)
Dosage: po
Administration route: Oral
Ticlopidine HCL
Dosage: 100 mg; 1x; po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2006-08-01
Possible Livalo side effects in 76 year old female
Reported by a physician on 2012-06-29
Patient: 76 year old female
Reactions: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Possible Livalo side effects in 48 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2012-06-29
Patient: 48 year old female
Reactions: Myalgia, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Myoglobin Blood Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Possible Livalo side effects in 69 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-29
Patient: 69 year old female
Reactions: Asthma, Headache, Constipation, Chest X-RAY Abnormal, Fatigue, Chest Pain, Pleural Effusion, Back Pain, Blood Pressure Increased, Pneumonia, Dyspnoea, Pain in Extremity, Anxiety, Hypopnoea, Oral Disorder, Feeling Abnormal, Asthenia
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Other drugs received by patient: .; Pneumococcal Vaccine
Possible Livalo side effects in 51 year old female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-06-29
Patient: 51 year old female, weighing 57.0 kg (125.4 pounds)
Reactions: Myalgia, Blood Urine Present, Joint Swelling, Arthralgia, Proteinuria, Microscopic Polyangiitis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Dosage: 2 mg;1x;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-07-20
End date: 2011-08-01
Zetia
Dosage: 10 mg;1x;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-12-01
End date: 2012-01-01
Possible Livalo side effects in 69 year old male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-06-26
Patient: 69 year old male
Reactions: Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Administration route: Oral
Metformin HCL
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
Start date: 2012-01-30
End date: 2012-03-21
Other drugs received by patient: Novorapid; Licorice
Possible Livalo side effects in 76 year old female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-06-26
Patient: 76 year old female
Reactions: Parkinsonism
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Dosage: for a long time
Administration route: Oral
Orencia
Start date: 2012-04-24
Possible Livalo side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-06-26
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambien CR
Dosage: unk
Amoxicillin
Dosage: 0.5 unk, 1x/day
Arthrotec
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Biaxin
Dosage: unk
Cefzil
Dosage: unk
Lipitor
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Livalo
Dosage: unk
Lortab
Dosage: unk
Oxacillin Sodium
Dosage: unk
PCE
Dosage: unk
Pravachol
Dosage: unk
Provigil
Dosage: unk
Sulfamethoxazole
Dosage: unk
Ultram
Dosage: unk
Zetia
Dosage: unk
Zocor
Dosage: unk
Possible Livalo side effects in 48 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2012-06-22
Patient: 48 year old female
Reactions: Myalgia, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Myoglobin Blood Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Possible Livalo side effects in 75 year old female
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-06-21
Patient: 75 year old female
Reactions: Myalgia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Possible Livalo side effects in 69 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Germany on 2012-06-19
Patient: 69 year old male
Reactions: Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Administration route: Oral
Metformin HCL
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
Start date: 2012-01-30
End date: 2012-03-21
Other drugs received by patient: Novorapid; Licorice
Possible Livalo side effects in 75 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-19
Patient: 75 year old female
Reactions: Nasopharyngitis, Pharyngeal Haemorrhage, Hypoaesthesia, Epistaxis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Livalo
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Effient
Possible Livalo side effects in 42 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-06-15
Patient: 42 year old male
Reactions: Agranulocytosis, IGA Nephropathy, Blood Pressure Decreased, Septic Shock, Abdominal Pain Upper
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atelec (Cilnidipine)
Dosage: 10 mg (5 mg,2 in 1 d) per oral
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2012-04-18
Candesartan Cilexetil
Dosage: 4 mg (4 mg,1 in 1 d) per oral
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2012-04-18
Feburic ((febuxostat)
Dosage: 10 mg (10 mg,1 in 1 d) per oral
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-01-26
End date: 2012-04-18
Lansoprazole
Dosage: 30 mg (30 mg,1 in 1 d) per oral
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-03-08
End date: 2012-04-18
Livalo
Dosage: 2 mg (2 mg,1 in 1 d) per oral
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2012-04-18
Onelfa (Alfacalcidol)
Dosage: 0.5 mcg (0.5 mcg,1 in 1 d) per oral
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-03-08
End date: 2012-04-18
Prednisolone
Dosage: 20 mg (20 mg,1 in 1 d) per oral ; 17.5 (17.5 mg,1 in 1 d) per oral ; 15 mg (15 mg,1 in 1 d) per oral
Administration route: Oral
Prednisolone
Dosage: 20 mg (20 mg,1 in 1 d) per oral ; 17.5 (17.5 mg,1 in 1 d) per oral ; 15 mg (15 mg,1 in 1 d) per oral
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2012-04-18
Prednisolone Sodium Succinate INJ
Dosage: 500 mg (500 mg,1 d) injection ; 500 mg (500 mg,1 d) injection ; 500 mg (500 mg,1 d) injection
Start date: 2012-03-08
Prednisolone Sodium Succinate INJ
Dosage: 500 mg (500 mg,1 d) injection ; 500 mg (500 mg,1 d) injection ; 500 mg (500 mg,1 d) injection
Prednisolone Sodium Succinate INJ
Dosage: 500 mg (500 mg,1 d) injection ; 500 mg (500 mg,1 d) injection ; 500 mg (500 mg,1 d) injection
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim
Dosage: 2 tab. (1 tab.,2 in 1 d) per oral
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-03-08
End date: 2012-04-18
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