Livalo for High Cholesterol User Reviews (Page 3)

• Peg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2019

"I am on 4mg Livalo for 3 weeks. Side effects: feet feel like I've walked on coals. The ankles hurt - like I've consumed a vat of salt! Tops of toes reddish flush. Lower back is achy. I do feel tired lately. Intestinal issues. But what really has me concerned is the brain fog/memory lapse and the odd disjointed feeling in my hands. Simple tasks...like holding coffee, typing, or opening something - has me truly concentrating on what I am doing. My cholesterol is 281, LDL is 181. Must wait 3 months to have my numbers checked."

• Pum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2019

"Have been on 2 mg per day for 10 days. (Have tried four other statin meds years ago, but bad side effects and one allergic reaction resulted in discontinuance of the drugs.) With Livalo, side effects started three days ago. I am having intermittent stabbing pain around the knee area, hip pain, spasms in toes with pain, foggy memory, intermittent stomach pain, intermittent neck/shoulder pain, constant fatigue, and a feeling of a lump in my throat that negatively affects my sleep. (Will be seeing another cardiologist tomorrow for a second opinion regarding the condition of my heart.) After a CT of coronary arteries seven months ago, I was told by my cardiologist that the artery that makes widows is bad, resulting in my heart being like a volcano that could erupt any time. I have sticky cholesterol and a reading of HDL 66, LDL 156, triglycerides 110, prior to starting Livalo and without taking any other statin. Will be retested in 4 weeks but not sure whether I will continue on Livalo."

• Sen...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 15, 2017

"I had a horrible side effect with Lipitor, so the Dr. put me on Livalo. No side effects, and I was able to bring my total cholesterol down and my good cholesterol up within 3 months. It's a very expensive drug, but works great."

• 53 ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2017

"I tried 2 different statins that caused me horrid pains while sleeping and refused to use them again. Insurance would not allow Livalo unless I suffered for at least 6 months with a cheaper statin. Doctor gave free samples to me, and I cut them in half to use. Felt pain the first day used and stopped the medication after 3 days. No different from cheaper statins."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 19, 2016

"Dr. put me on Livalo. I took it for a few months, 2 mg, then he increased it to 4 mg. I did start with very bad upper back pain, hot flashes, and weakness, but the worst side effect was horrible hives. The hives gradually got worse until I pinpointed Livalo as being the culprit. I took myself off, and gradually the hives diminished. I'm still having hives, just not as bad, but bad enough to bring me to tears. I was also diagnosed with eczema a few years back, which I don't think I have. It's a mystery to most. The hives have not completely gone away, now every night I get them. The first time I went to the doctor, she told me to take Benadryl at night and Losartan in the morning. It helped for a few weeks, but the hives started coming back. I'm miserable."

• Don...
• August 31, 2018

"After 40 days, my joints started to hurt. I can't put any weight on my wrists. It's something new to me because I'm pretty athletic and strong. I switched from Pravastatin to Livalo. The first one was bad, this one is even worse. Every statin raises the sugar in my bloodstream. I'm going to find out how high my risk of heart attack is because I think diabetes is much worse. Probably I will go to the gym 6 days and quit statins completely. Taking Pravastatin, I had pretty often kind of muscle injuries in the gym almost every week. I could not understand why, but now everything has become clear once I read people's experiences and opinions."

• Chi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2023

"I have naturally, very high cholesterol. I'm active and live a fairly healthy lifestyle. Other statins caused severe pain. Haven't taken any medications, but high cholesterol is a concern, at last physical, and much discussion, I've tried Livalo 4mg. After one single dose, especially after the 2nd day, my mind was literally blown. I have zero tingling, my depression cleared, I stopped napping for hours on end, feeling motivated to get working on my projects again. Mind you, I've felt mostly awful for several years. I'm a very positive and active person. So, I went to stop by the doctor to ask just what magic was in this pill. I was told it's probably unrelated, but to run with it. 2 weeks later, I had to get my cholesterol rechecked... 2 weeks.... It dropped a massive 100 points. I feel wonderful after now 3 weeks of use. I'm back to the happy and energetic person I thought I had misplaced. Watch your foods though."

• Chi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2019

"So far, three weeks on Livalo 2 mg. Don't know the result yet until three months blood test on Nov. So far, the only complaint is that after taking this med at night time, I would have a couple of unwanted erections and wet dreams each morning. I don't know if that's the result of taking it concurrently with my high blood pressure med, but each morning I feel I need to go urinate, and I have an erection. The other con is that it costs me almost $50 for a month supply with the manufacturer coupon, without it, almost $180."

• Vic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2018

"Started on Lipitor 10 mg years ago - no issues then. Doctor upped dosage to 20 mg and I couldn't get out of bed! Gave up on statins until December when the cardiologist put me on Livalo 2 mg for 5 weeks. No muscle aches or pains, but an increase in leg cramps. Went to the regular doctor in January - blood test A1C was elevated, but all cholesterol levels were in limits! Thought from Livalo and so I was put on Crestor... 2 weeks on Crestor and daily headaches, muscle aches and pains, weight gain, and blood glucose still elevated and not under control. Quit and went back to Livalo! Aches and pains went away. Read that statins in general can have an effect on blood glucose. Each person reacts to medication differently - like 'your mileage may vary'. I'll stick with the Livalo to keep my cholesterol in check and work on diet and exercise to get my weight down so I can get off all medications!"

• icy...
• November 20, 2017

"I took Livalo 2 mg every other day for 2 weeks, a total of 5 pills. Now I have neck and shoulder pain with stiffness, weak ankles, knees, and hip pain. I have been on other statins with muscle pains, but this is the worst. I have not taken any more Livalo in 4 days. Some muscle pains are better, but the neck and shoulder are the worst today. I am tired of trying statins. I am done!!!!"

• Sjk...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2018

"I had problems with other cholesterol medication. My doctor put me on Livalo. Started with muscle pain in my back. I stopped taking them. Now a year and a half later, still having pain. Back itches to the point it wakes me up. Could someone tell how long it takes to totally get out of the system? I even called the manufacturer, and they couldn't tell me."

• Old...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2023

"I have never tolerated statins, but my doc insisted as my HDL is 255, but my LDL is 76. I agreed to try 2 mg every other day. But I am quitting as the same leg pains as all the other statins keep me up at night. And I have neuropathy and just heard that statins might make it worse. I don’t need worse neuropathy! I’m 77. I think statins are going to be a hard no for me."

• Bat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2024

"I have been on Livalo for a little over a month. I take a 1mg tablet every other day because I react badly to statins. So far, I haven't had any ill effects. The only concern I'm having now is the sudden lowering of my kidney values on my recent blood test that I did not have prior to starting Livalo. Is it connected? I don't know, but it's definitely something that I'm keeping my eyes on. My doctors don't seem concerned about my sudden drop in kidney values, but they usually don't concern themselves with these issues until your health goes off the tracks. I will update once I have my first blood test since starting these pills."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2018

"I have only taken Livalo for 10 days, but seem to be very tired to the point of not wanting to get out of bed in the morning. I had severe reactions on Lipitor and Crestor, so not sure if tiredness is from Livalo or not, but just not feeling like myself."

• Nav...
• August 16, 2018

"Finally found a drug that will work for me with samples provided by my doctor. Go to fill my script, and my insurance company won't cover the drug. The charge is $350 for 30 pills. Oh sure, get excited that Livalo will help keep the cost as little as $18 a month. That is a lie and misleading. The company also indicates that a two-person household has to make less than $16,000 a year for any further assistance that may be offered, $16,000 a month. Unbelievable. Disgusting now I have no medicine to take."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2017

"I scored a five on this drug because it successfully lowers cholesterol, and the prescribed dosage is feasible. However, after nearly three weeks of consumption, I am once again tormented by excruciating migraines. I have a history of migraines, which are 100% exacerbated by any type of statin. I keep reiterating that I cannot tolerate statins, but the complaint falls upon dismissive ears. I cannot tolerate another day of this, so I am going to risk my life and possibly have a stroke just to avoid another day of these excruciating migraines."

• Bat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2024

"I have been on 4 different cholesterol pills over the past 2 years, and every single one causes me so many problems. Zetia caused me to pee blood, Crestor and rosuvastatin both took my psoriatic arthritis and sent it through the roof, and now Livalo for 6 months without any issues so far, and it has dropped my LDL down by 50 points in the first 3 months. I'm on 1 mg every other day. I have hypothyroidism, this has made my cholesterol worse."

• AZ-...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2018

"After a few years of not taking statins, my doc convinced me to try Livalo. He said it's great for people who have side effects. Well, he's wrong. I'm only on 1 mg daily, and after less than 2 weeks, I have everything from constant gas to crying fits to back pain to having chunks of my hair fall out. I'm normally very active, but I'm so tired all the time, all I've been doing is working and watching TV. And my libido is gone, much to my husband's dismay. I have my follow-up in a month, but I'm considering discontinuing the meds and canceling that appointment. Thankfully, I got free samples because it is very pricey medication."

• Twi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 15, 2019

"Livalo has worked well for me in terms of numbers. Had ankle and Achilles tendon pain with Lipitor and Crestor. I am Medicare age and still working since my employer covers Livalo costs, over $700 for 90 days. Medicare doesn't cover."

• LOU...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2019

"After taking Livalo, I developed several side effects like aching muscles and joints and sniffles, but the biggest one is constant hot flashes. Haven't had hot flashes for 5 years. Now every hour. Stopped taking 2 weeks ago, I'm still having hot flashes several times a day."

• Con...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2020

"I stopped taking statins because of the horrific side effects. My last labs: cholesterol 396. Dr. wanted to try Livalo, and I agreed. Livalo is the only statin that I have taken without the horrific side effects. I have great insurance and usually pay a $10 copay for the other statins. Livalo's copay is like a $150 copay. Even with the savings card, it's $78. That's a huge chunk for those of us who are living on a fixed income. If the other companies have the pricing that we can pay, there is no reason but greed that the company who makes Livalo won't make it affordable also. So I ask a lot of people about the med Livalo, and it seems the doctors aren't prescribing it very often because of the inability of their patients to buy it."

• Rud...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2016

"Have been on Livalo (2 mg) for almost 2 months and have not noticed any side effects yet. Will have blood test in another month and will see if it helped lower my cholesterol. Previously had taken Crestor for 2 years, and it worked lowering my levels but started getting sharp pain in my biceps. Felt like a needle was being driven into them. Would last about 2 to 3 seconds and then not reoccur for another couple of hours or a day. I'm a 60-year-old male who leads an active lifestyle."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2023

"I took Livalo for about 3 months. I got depressed, constipated, had pain in my legs, couldn't get out of bed, loss of appetite, and felt like I was 90 years old. Shortness of breath. Loss of the desire to do anything. Couldn't walk 50' without shortness of breath. I got off, but I'm still experiencing side effects from taking this medicine. I'm off all statins and will never take them again."

• son...
• February 4, 2017

"Been on Livalo for approx 4 years. It has lowered my cholesterol, etc. nicely and have not had any of the typical muscle or joint pains. I have had a horrible, almost salty taste in my mouth. I am trying to narrow it down to which drug or supplement might be causing this. Anyone else had this side effect?"

• Ric...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 28, 2020

"I’ve been on 2 mg Livalo for about 6 months. I take it at night and have had morning diarrhea for about 4 months. Also, neck pain and confusion. I’m going to stop taking it and have labs done to see LDL/HDL numbers. But if diarrhea stops, I’m off it."