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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
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Zetia Reviews
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.
Considering
would like to try
Not Working
Used it for 6 months, all it did was empty my bank account.
Not Working
again another reaction. unable to walk without pain.
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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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] -
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] -
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]
