Pitavastatin
medication Under reviewA statin medication used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Research summary
Human clinical research on pitavastatin consistently shows robust lipid-lowering effects, with typical reductions in LDL cholesterol of around 35โ45% at standard doses and modest improvements in HDL cholesterol. Most trials are in adults with primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia, but the drug is also studied and approved in pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. Unlike several older statins, large randomized outcomes trials specifically demonstrating reductions in major cardiovascular events for pitavastatin alone are limited, so evidence is strongest for lipid changes rather than hard outcomes. Safety data from randomized trials and long-term follow-up suggest that pitavastatin is generally well tolerated in otherwise stable populations, including people with well-controlled HIV infection and metabolic risk. Clinically significant muscle symptoms, liver enzyme elevations, and serious adverse events such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis are uncommon at approved doses, though they remain recognized risks. Mild gastrointestinal symptoms, musculoskeletal complaints, and small increases in blood glucose or HbA1c can occur. Overall, the research consensus is that pitavastatin is an effective and generally safe statin option for lipid management when monitored appropriately.
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Long-term safety of pitavastatin in adult patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or combined dyslipidemia
Saito Y, Yamada N, Shirai K, Sasaki J, Nakaya N, et al.
Pitavastatin calcium in the management of primary hyperlipidemia: a pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials
Gandelman K, Glue P, Higgins J, Ring A
Efficacy and Safety of Pitavastatin/Ezetimibe Fixed-Dose Combination vs. Pitavastatin: Phase III, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Kastelein JJP, Maki KC, Susekov A, Ezhov M, Nordestgaard BG, et al.
Efficacy and safety of pitavastatin 1, 2, and 4 mg in primary hypercholesterolemia or combined dyslipidemia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Stender S, Budinski D, Gosho M, Hounslow N
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Effect of pitavastatin on glucose metabolism and incidence of diabetes: a pooled analysis of clinical trials
Yamakawa T, Takano T, Tanaka S, Kadonosono K, Terauchi Y
Efficacy and safety of pitavastatin 1, 2, and 4 mg in primary hypercholesterolemia or combined dyslipidemia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Stender S, Budinski D, Gosho M, Hounslow N
Efficacy and Safety of Pitavastatin/Ezetimibe Fixed-Dose Combination vs. Pitavastatin: Phase III, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Kastelein JJP, Maki KC, Susekov A, Ezhov M, Nordestgaard BG, et al.
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Efficacy and Safety of Pitavastatin/Ezetimibe Fixed-Dose Combination vs. Pitavastatin: Phase III, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Kastelein JJP, Maki KC, Susekov A, Ezhov M, Nordestgaard BG, et al.
Pitavastatin calcium in the management of primary hyperlipidemia: a pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials
Gandelman K, Glue P, Higgins J, Ring A
Efficacy and safety of pitavastatin 1, 2, and 4 mg in primary hypercholesterolemia or combined dyslipidemia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Stender S, Budinski D, Gosho M, Hounslow N
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Pitavastatin is well-tolerated with no detrimental effects on physical function: results from a 5-year randomized trial in people with HIV
Erlandson KM, Koethe JR, Funderburg NT, Lake JE, Labbato D, et al.
Reported Side Effects
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Pitavastatin is well-tolerated with no detrimental effects on physical function: results from a 5-year randomized trial in people with HIV
Erlandson KM, Koethe JR, Funderburg NT, Lake JE, Labbato D, et al.
Long-term safety of pitavastatin in adult patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or combined dyslipidemia
Saito Y, Yamada N, Shirai K, Sasaki J, Nakaya N, et al.
Efficacy and safety of pitavastatin 1, 2, and 4 mg in primary hypercholesterolemia or combined dyslipidemia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Stender S, Budinski D, Gosho M, Hounslow N
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Long-term safety of pitavastatin in adult patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or combined dyslipidemia
Saito Y, Yamada N, Shirai K, Sasaki J, Nakaya N, et al.
Effect of pitavastatin on glucose metabolism and incidence of diabetes: a pooled analysis of clinical trials
Yamakawa T, Takano T, Tanaka S, Kadonosono K, Terauchi Y
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Efficacy and Safety of Pitavastatin/Ezetimibe Fixed-Dose Combination vs. Pitavastatin: Phase III, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Kastelein JJP, Maki KC, Susekov A, Ezhov M, Nordestgaard BG, et al.
Efficacy and safety of pitavastatin 1, 2, and 4 mg in primary hypercholesterolemia or combined dyslipidemia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Stender S, Budinski D, Gosho M, Hounslow N
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Long-term safety of pitavastatin in adult patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or combined dyslipidemia
Saito Y, Yamada N, Shirai K, Sasaki J, Nakaya N, et al.
Efficacy and safety of pitavastatin 1, 2, and 4 mg in primary hypercholesterolemia or combined dyslipidemia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Stender S, Budinski D, Gosho M, Hounslow N
Related health conditions
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May Help With
Coronary artery disease or other cardiac conditions
Pitavastatin is well-tolerated with no detrimental effects on physical function: results from a 5-year randomized trial in people with HIV
Erlandson KM, Koethe JR, Funderburg NT, Lake JE, Labbato D, et al.
Pitavastatin calcium in the management of primary hyperlipidemia: a pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials
Gandelman K, Glue P, Higgins J, Ring A
Elevated LDL cholesterol or total cholesterol levels
Efficacy and safety of pitavastatin 1, 2, and 4 mg in primary hypercholesterolemia or combined dyslipidemia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Stender S, Budinski D, Gosho M, Hounslow N
Efficacy and Safety of Pitavastatin/Ezetimibe Fixed-Dose Combination vs. Pitavastatin: Phase III, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Kastelein JJP, Maki KC, Susekov A, Ezhov M, Nordestgaard BG, et al.
Long-term safety of pitavastatin in adult patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or combined dyslipidemia
Saito Y, Yamada N, Shirai K, Sasaki J, Nakaya N, et al.
Pitavastatin calcium in the management of primary hyperlipidemia: a pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials
Gandelman K, Glue P, Higgins J, Ring A
Research (6 studies)
Pitavastatin is well-tolerated with no detrimental effects on physical function: results from a 5-year randomized trial in people with HIV
Erlandson KM, Koethe JR, Funderburg NT, Lake JE, Labbato D, et al.
Effect of pitavastatin on glucose metabolism and incidence of diabetes: a pooled analysis of clinical trials
Yamakawa T, Takano T, Tanaka S, Kadonosono K, Terauchi Y
Efficacy and safety of pitavastatin 1, 2, and 4 mg in primary hypercholesterolemia or combined dyslipidemia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Stender S, Budinski D, Gosho M, Hounslow N
Pitavastatin calcium in the management of primary hyperlipidemia: a pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials
Gandelman K, Glue P, Higgins J, Ring A
Long-term safety of pitavastatin in adult patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or combined dyslipidemia
Saito Y, Yamada N, Shirai K, Sasaki J, Nakaya N, et al.
Efficacy and Safety of Pitavastatin/Ezetimibe Fixed-Dose Combination vs. Pitavastatin: Phase III, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Kastelein JJP, Maki KC, Susekov A, Ezhov M, Nordestgaard BG, et al.
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