Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is Livalo. It helps improve levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. Over time, healthy cholesterol levels may lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. 

You should take Livalo exactly as your doctor tells you to. It is often taken once daily, at the same time each day. You can take each dose with or without food. 

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include pains in the back, arms or legs, and either diarrhea or constipation. These effects are normal if they are mild and should go away. This type of medicine may also cause mild memory problems. If these or other effects become reasons you want to stop taking it, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

As with any medicine, rare but more serious effects can occur. With Livalo, this includes muscle problems. You should call your doctor right away if you have unusual muscle pain, tenderness or weakness - especially if you also feel poorly or have a fever. It could cause liver problems. You should call your doctor right away if your skin or eyes look yellow or urine looks dark. Also call if you lose your appetite or have pain in your right upper belly. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow you closely and order blood tests. 

You should ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other medicines. Also, ask before drinking alcohol. 

This medicine can be unsafe for babies. Women should talk to their doctors before becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. 

For best results with Livalo, be sure to follow your doctor's advice for eating healthy and staying active.