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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Livalo (pitavastatin calcium) and Glucosamine (glucosamine). Common drug interactions include sinusitis among females and dry skin among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Livalo and Glucosamine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 31 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 Glucosamine?

Glucosamine has active ingredients of glucosamine. It is often used in joint pain. eHealthMe is studying from 15,547 Glucosamine users. Check the latest studies of Glucosamine.



On Jul, 12, 2026

31 people who take Livalo and Glucosamine together, and have interactions are studied.

Livalo and Glucosamine drug interactions.

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

female:

  1. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
  2. Abdominal discomfort
  3. Abdominal distension
  4. Abnormal sensation in eye
  5. Basal cell carcinoma (a skin cancer, it rarely metastasizes or kills)
  6. Chronic kidney disease
  7. Conjunctival oedema (conjunctival swelling)
  8. Coronary artery disease (plaque building up along the inner walls of the arteries of the heart, which narrows the arteries and restricts blood flow to the heart)
  9. Drug hypersensitivity
  10. Drug ineffective

male:

  1. Dry skin
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  3. Constipation
  4. Dizziness
  5. Headache (pain in head)
  6. Increased appetite
  7. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  8. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  9. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  10. Vomiting

What are the common drug interactions of Livalo and Glucosamine, 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:

  1. Depression
  2. Suicidal ideation

50-59:

  1. Chronic kidney disease

60+:

  1. Myalgia (muscle pain)
  2. Abdominal distension
  3. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  4. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  6. Vomiting
  7. Weight increased
  8. Abdominal discomfort
  9. Abnormal sensation in eye
  10. Basal cell carcinoma (a skin cancer, it rarely metastasizes or kills)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 5 people, 16.13%
  2. Cardiac Disorder: 4 people, 12.90%
  3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 9.68%
  4. Arthropathy: 3 people, 9.68%
  5. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 3 people, 9.68%
  6. Pain: 2 people, 6.45%
  7. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 6.45%
  8. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 6.45%
  9. Low Density Lipoprotein Increased (cholesterol increased in blood): 2 people, 6.45%
  10. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 6.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 glucosamine (the active ingredients of Livalo and Glucosamine, respectively), and Livalo and Glucosamine (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.

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