Levalo Antihyperlipidemic Agent

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 Livalo? Levalo antihyperlipidemic agent is a common misspelling of Livalo antihyperlipidemic agent.
 
Livalo® (pitavastatin) is a medication licensed to treat high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia). As an antihyperlipidemic agent, Livalo works by blocking a specific enzyme that controls the rate of cholesterol production in the body. This prescription medication comes in tablet form and is taken once daily. Possible side effects include constipation, diarrhea, and muscle pain.
 
(For more information, click Livalo. This article offers an overview of how Livalo works, dosing guidelines, and general precautions. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for more specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD