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(also known as Ezetrol, Ezetimibe, Ezemibe)
Ezetimibe is an anti-hyperlipidemic medication which is used to lower cholesterol levels. It acts by decreasing cholesterol absorption in the intestine. It may be used alone when other cholesterol-lowering medications are unable to be tolerated, or together with statins (e.g. ezetimibe/simvastatin) when cholesterol lev... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| High Cholesterol | 14 |
64% |
| Heart Attack | 3 |
100% |
| Coronary Heart Disease | 2 |
100% |
| Heart Failure | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 78% (23
Members)
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Zetia Reviews
Working / Worked
No side effects so far.
Working / Worked
I take 10 MG one a day
Working / Worked
Working / Worked
Working fairly well
Working / Worked
I haven't had the side effects with Zetia, but I only took it for a couple weeks.
Working / Worked
its working fairly well
Working / Worked
One per day, seems to be working. My triglycerides are close to normal since starting this medication.
Working / Worked
Don't know why I got off this, but am going to get back on it.
Somewhat Helpful
It works but doesn't lower the levels enough.
Somewhat Helpful
worded for a wkile they are takeing me off and putting me on lipator.
Somewhat Helpful
worded for a wkile they are takeing me off and putting me on lipator.
Not Working
Side effects - stomach cramps and diarhea
Not Working
increased blood pressure, swelling, weight gain
Not Working
I take my zetia every evening before i go to bed and so far it hasn't helped i'm not sure what to do i even changed my diet i go back to the doctor to in feb.
Working / Worked
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Discussions
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Zetia
Yes I read that, hope you don't abandon statons altogether and go back to your doc for other medication. Good luck. [More] -
Zetia
I missed that one but I did catch the one I posted today. [More] -
Zetia
Did any of you catch the news yesterday that Zetia could cause cancer? I'm tossing what's left of mine in the disposal! [More] -
Vytorin: Whats the deal?
Many of you have heard the news generated by results released by Merck about Vytorin..I know many of my patients called me about it Here is the story... [More] -
Zetia
As many of you know Zetia is NOT a statin drug (like lipitor, crestor, zocor, mevacor) so does not cause any untoward effects on the liver HOWEVER it ... [More]
