Livalo User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)
Livalo has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 89 reviews on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 34% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Livalo
- Chicken...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 4, 2023
For High Cholesterol "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."
- Teleman
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 22, 2018
For High Cholesterol "I've been on this about a year and it's worked fine with no side effects at all that I can see. I had Lipitor prior to this for about 3 months which had all the usual side effects and before that Zetia, which nearly killed me after about 4 years on that (muscle weakness and degeneration was the worst side effect of Zetia). Livalo works with few side effects, if you can afford it or if your insurance will cover it."
Frequently asked questions
- How is Livalo different from other statins?
- When is the best time of day to take Livalo?
- Can you drink alcohol while taking Livalo?
- What are the side effects of statins?
- Pitypat
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 6, 2021
For High Cholesterol "I have been on Livalo for approximately 5 years. For the past 2 years I have been having confusion, trouble finding words, and SEVERE neuropathy in my feet. My feet burn and ache so bad I can't sleep at night. I never once attributed it to this medicine, I just thought it was something I would have to live with, the joys of getting older (60). I finally mentioned to my doctor and she suggested I go off of the Livalo for two weeks and see how I feel. Today is Friday and I quit taking on Wednesday. My feet have went from a pain level of 10 to about a 2. I can't believe how much better I feel. I took Lipitor before Livalo and experience severe leg pain."
- Cwb
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 10, 2022
For High Cholesterol "I started Livalo Feb 2022. Having bad muscle pain from previous stints taking statins I was happy that the issue did not arise again….at first. It’s now mid May 2022 and I’ve noticed really painful left heel pain and then started noticing right neck and shoulder pain and tingling in my right arm. I’ve decided to stop taking Livalo to see if the pain recedes which I’m sure will be the case after stopping other statin meds. Good results though on the numbers-I just can’t tolerate the side effects."
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- Meme
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 3, 2022
For High Cholesterol "I've been on Livalo for 3 weeks now. I went to put make up on and I had to hold my hands to stop them from shaking, also I'm having a lot of anxiety and confusion. Out of pocket is 60.00 for 30 pills ,waiting to see my Dr for updated labs. I'll see results in a couple more months."
- Livalo...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 19, 2023
For High Cholesterol "I had shoulder pain and lots of neck cramping. I take at night Livalo 2mg and Losartan Potassium 25mg in the morning. I'm not sure which medication is causing the pain issues but seriously considering stopping the Losartan first. I will know more once my six-month lab report is completed."
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- jmoore
- September 18, 2013
For High Cholesterol "Been on Livalo for two months now and it did not change my cholesterol levels. Still at 285/212. No symptoms or side effects. Just does not work for me."
- pusha
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 8, 2015
For High Cholesterol "Has lowered triglycerides-also cholesterol and so far no side affects."
- Dusty...
- November 17, 2014
For High Cholesterol "No apparent side effects and seems to control my cholesterol sufficiently."
- Hurting...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 3, 2016
For High Cholesterol "The muscles in my thumbs collapsed and I developed carpal tunnel. Could not use my hands"
- Faust
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 7, 2023
For High Cholesterol "I do not recommend this medication. It made me feel sick, congested, exhausted, and seriously depressed. I also suffered from leg cramps and a messed up immune system. I would not take it again."
- Tim
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 1, 2018
For High Cholesterol "Very effective. But not covered by most insurance or Medicare."
- ken...
- October 9, 2017
For High Cholesterol "I have an itching around my nose, my nose, and forehead around the top of my eyes."
- Marie
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- February 2, 2022
For High Cholesterol "Have been taking Livalo 2 mg for 6 years. My glucose has been creepinup to where now my A1c is6,9. This is unacceptable!!!! I noticed the longer on it the increase in glucose"
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For High Cholesterol "I’ve been on 2mg 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 and have labs done to see LDL/HDL numbers. But if diarrhea stops, I’m off it."