Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Can Livalo Be Used As A Substitute For Simvastatin?
Question: I use Simvasatin. I also have an itch problem. I understand that it could be related to simvastatin. I understand that a substitute could be Livalo. I take several other medications. Levothoroxine, Losartan-HCT2, Escitalopram,
Brief Answer:
livalo can also be used to reduce cholesterol
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Simvastatin can be associated with an itching and rash in some persons who use it so it is possible that it may be related.
Other possible causes of itching are: (1) contact dermatitis- reaction to cream/lotion/ detergent etc
(2)thyroid disease- abnormal levels of thyroid hormone can cause itching
(3)liver or kidney disease
(4)allergies to other foods/drinks, allergies to medication
(5)infection such as scabies, lice
IF there has been no change in lotions/creams/soaps/detergents, no evidence of infection or no evidence of thyroid/kidney/liver disease, then reaction to the simvastatin is the likely cause.
Livalo can be used instead of simvastatin. It is the trade name for the drug pitavastatin
It can also help reduce cholesterol, it is in the same family as simvastatin but because they all work and break down a little differently, it may not cause the same problem.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
livalo can also be used to reduce cholesterol
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Simvastatin can be associated with an itching and rash in some persons who use it so it is possible that it may be related.
Other possible causes of itching are: (1) contact dermatitis- reaction to cream/lotion/ detergent etc
(2)thyroid disease- abnormal levels of thyroid hormone can cause itching
(3)liver or kidney disease
(4)allergies to other foods/drinks, allergies to medication
(5)infection such as scabies, lice
IF there has been no change in lotions/creams/soaps/detergents, no evidence of infection or no evidence of thyroid/kidney/liver disease, then reaction to the simvastatin is the likely cause.
Livalo can be used instead of simvastatin. It is the trade name for the drug pitavastatin
It can also help reduce cholesterol, it is in the same family as simvastatin but because they all work and break down a little differently, it may not cause the same problem.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
