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What Causes Lack Of Alertness While On Livalo?

my wife has been on Livalo since July 2015. She has been repeating herself, sometimes confused, doesn t remember things sometimes only a few minutes later. It has been noticed by her children and friends . I seems to have started in last few months. Can this likely be Livalo? She is 75 years ol
Thu, 21 Apr 2016
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dear sir
livalo ie PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM, does have rare side effect of confusion and memory issues, it is advisable that you discuss this problem with her treating physician ASAp and if need be stop or change the medication, there are many other alternatives available
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What Causes Lack Of Alertness While On Livalo?

dear sir livalo ie PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM, does have rare side effect of confusion and memory issues, it is advisable that you discuss this problem with her treating physician ASAp and if need be stop or change the medication, there are many other alternatives available