Adults who have high cholesterol levels may benefit from Livalo® (pitavastatin). This prescription medicine works by blocking a certain enzyme that controls the rate of cholesterol production in the body. Common side effects include constipation, diarrhea, and muscle pain. Livalo comes in tablet form and is taken once daily. You should use this medication in combination with a low-cholesterol diet.
(For the complete eMedTV article on this cholesterol medicine, click Livalo. This article offers an in-depth look at how Livalo works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to take the medication. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for more specific information.)
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