Livalo and Bactrim ds drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Livalo (pitavastatin calcium) and Bactrim ds (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim). Common drug interactions include pyrexia among females and anhedonia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Livalo and Bactrim ds. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Livalo?

Livalo has active ingredients of pitavastatin calcium. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 8,802 Livalo users. Check the latest studies of Livalo.

What is Bactrim ds?

Bactrim ds has active ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 17,027 Bactrim ds users. Check the latest studies of Bactrim ds.



On Aug, 08, 2026

12 people who take Livalo and Bactrim ds together, and have interactions are studied.

Livalo and Bactrim ds drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Livalo and Bactrim Ds, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Pyrexia (fever)
  2. Asthma
  3. Chronic kidney disease
  4. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  5. Ear infection
  6. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  7. Feeling cold
  8. Influenza like illness
  9. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  10. Migraine (headache)

male:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Emotional distress
  4. Fear
  5. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
  6. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  7. Pain
  8. Stress
  9. Balance disorder

What are the common drug interactions of Livalo and Bactrim Ds, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Emotional distress
  4. Fear
  5. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal)
  6. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  7. Pain
  8. Stress

60+:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  3. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  4. Pain
  5. Pyrexia (fever)
  6. Asthma
  7. Depression
  8. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  9. Ear infection
  10. Feeling cold

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 25.00%
  2. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 25.00%
  3. Urination - Painful: 2 people, 16.67%
  4. Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 16.67%
  5. Diabetes: 2 people, 16.67%
  6. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 16.67%
  7. Hiv Infection: 2 people, 16.67%
  8. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 2 people, 16.67%
  9. Migraine (headache): 2 people, 16.67%
  10. Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 2 people, 16.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pitavastatin calcium and sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim (the active ingredients of Livalo and Bactrim ds, respectively), and Livalo and Bactrim ds (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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