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| | #REDIRECT [[Pitavastatin#Patient Counseling Information]] |
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| ==Patient Counseling Information==
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| The patient should be informed of the following:
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| ===Dosing Time===
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| LIVALO can be taken at any time of the day with or without food.
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| ===Muscle Pain===
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| Patients should be advised to promptly notify their physician of any unexplained muscle pain, [[tenderness]], or weakness particularly if accompanied by [[malaise]] or [[fever]], or if these muscle signs or symptoms persist after discontinuing LIVALO. They should discuss all medication, both prescription and over the counter, with their physician.
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| === Pregnancy===
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| Women of childbearing age should use an effective method of birth control to prevent pregnancy while using LIVALO. Discuss future pregnancy plans with your healthcare professional, and discuss when to stop LIVALO if you are trying to conceive. If you are pregnant, stop taking LIVALO and call your healthcare professional.
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| ===Breastfeeding===
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| Women who are breastfeeding should not use LIVALO. If you have a lipid disorder and are breastfeeding, stop taking LIVALO and consult with your healthcare professional.
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| ===Liver Enzymes===
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| It is recommended that liver enzyme tests be checked before the initiation of LIVALO and if signs or symptoms of liver injury occur. All patients treated with LIVALO should be advised to report promptly any symptoms that may indicate liver injury, including [[fatigue]], [[anorexia]], right upper abdominal discomfort, dark urine or [[jaundice]].<ref name="dailymed.nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite web | last = | first = | title = LIVALO (PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM) TABLET, FILM COATED [KOWA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA, INC. ] | url = http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=44dcbf97-99ec-427c-ba50-207e0069d6d2 | publisher = | date = | accessdate = 14 February 2014 }}</ref>
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| ==References==
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