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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 | 21 |
62% |
| Heart Attack | 3 |
100% |
| Coronary Heart Disease | 2 |
100% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 74% (31
Members)
find Zetia helpful
Zetia Reviews
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Started in September, 2009. So far no side effects. This had lowered my triglycerides from 297 to 220 on 11/10 2009.
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No side effects so far.
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I take 10 MG one a day
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Working fairly well
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I haven't had the side effects with Zetia, but I only took it for a couple weeks.
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its working fairly well
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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
I was taking Zetia alone for about 5 years without any side effects. But my 500 cholesterol never came down much, and stayed around 400.
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anyone tried ezetrol
Ezetrol is the same thing as zetia. It works by inhibiting your digestive track from absorbing cholesterol. While it does lower cholesterol, at this t... [More] -
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Yes I read that, hope you don't abandon statons altogether and go back to your doc for other medication. Good luck. [More] -
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I missed that one but I did catch the one I posted today. [More] -
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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] -
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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]
