Livalo and rhabdomyolysis Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Livalo Side Effects Report #4799990-7
Livalo side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on June 17, 2005. Male patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, hypertension, hyperuricaemia, renal failure, hyperkalaemia and was treated with Livalo. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, dialysis , diarrhoea, fall , renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. Livalo dosage: 1 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, ALLOPURINOL, KREMEZIN, LASIX, ARGAMATE, LAC B. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Livalo Side Effects Report #4714895-5
Livalo side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on July 07, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with Livalo. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chest discomfort, rhabdomyolysis. Livalo dosage: 2 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, OMEPRAZOLE, DIOVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.