Zetia
Active Ingredient(s): EzetimibeFDA Approved: * October 25, 2002
Pharm Company: * MSP SINGAPORE
Category: Cholesterol
Ezetimibe is a medication used to treat high blood cholesterol and certain other lipid abnormalities.[1] Generally it is used together with dietary changes and a statin.[2] Alone, it is less preferred than a statin.[1] It is taken orally.[1] It is also available in the fixed combinations ezetimibe/simvastatin, ezetimibe/atorvastatin, and ezetimibe/rosuvastatin.[1] The most commonly reported adverse events include ... [wikipedia]
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I have lower back into my upper thigh pain as well as shoulder pain. These pains seem to be in the muscle. I also have a...
3 REPLIESMy husband took Zetia for several years with no side effects..that we recognized. He has suffered sudden onset vertigo o...
2 REPLIESI've been taking the generic brand of Zetia for 2 months now and I have never felt more lousy in my entire life. I h...
1 REPLYI read that pomegranate juice is very good for atheroschlerosis. I also take Zetia and don't know if they can be tak...
1 REPLYHave there been reports of Zetia causing liver toxicity (elevated GGT levels)? ## Hello, Polly! How are you? As listed b...
1 REPLYezetimibe are there weight gain side effects? ## I don't see any listed, here's the link to the monograph so you...
1 REPLYI am retired and on Medicare. I can't afford the cost of Zetia. I am the only earner in my household and live on a f...
1 REPLYCan you stop taking zetia cold turkey? Do I have to taper off? ## Hello, Kim! How are you? You should do as your doctor ...
1 REPLYEvery statin I have taken over the years for high chlorestral has made my muscles ache. I finally found something that w...
1 REPLYI am taking blood thinners, can I take Claritromicina (moxitral) ## Hi roger, According to the University of Maryland Me...
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