Clinical Effects of Livalo
Clinical studies have shown that Livalo can
reduce cholesterol and
triglyceride levels in people with
high cholesterol. For example, in one study, people given Livalo had up to a 31 percent decrease in total
cholesterol, up to 43 percent decrease in
LDL, and up to 18 percent decrease in triglycerides after 12 weeks of treatment. When higher Livalo doses were given, it lowered cholesterol and triglyceride levels even more.
In comparison, people who received a placebo (a "sugar pill" that does not contain any active ingredients) had very small decreases (2 to 3 percent) in their
cholesterol levels, and a 1 percent increase in triglycerides.
When and How to Take This Medication
Some general considerations for taking this medication include the following:
- Livalo comes in tablet form. It is usually taken once a day.
- This medication can be taken with or without food.
- It does not matter what time of day you take Livalo. However, you should try to take it at the same time each day to maintain an even level of the medicine in your blood.
- Livalo should be used in addition to a low-cholesterol diet. Try to avoid eating foods that are high in cholesterol or fat to help lower your cholesterol levels.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed.
The dose of Livalo your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- Your cholesterol goals
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you are taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so.
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