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Ezetimibe is effective at lowering cholesterol levels when taken on a regular basis and can be combined with certain other cholesterol treatments in some patients to further reduce blood lipids more
Ezetimibe is used alone or in Ezetimibe (Zetia) is a prescription medication approved to lower cholesterol levels
The drug needs to be taken for a few weeks or months before certain side effects like infections, sore throat, and back pain may start to appear
Do not take ZETIA: • if you are allergic to ezetimibe or any of the ingredients in ZETIA
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Statins reduce the amount of cholesterol and lipoproteins that our bodies produce, by inhibiting an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase
Ezetimibe with statins probably reduces the risk for combined outcome of death due to heart disease, heart attack or stroke, but the benefit is moderate
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Lipitor is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (a “statin” drug) and Zetia is a cholesterol -lowering drug
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29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 59% reported a negative effect
Zetia is often used with other cholesterol lowering medications like statins which have been linked with cognitive impairment (memory loss, forgetfulness, or confusion)
31 In the present study, overall patient adherence (based on prescription fill activity) was 85% in the total population and 83% in the diabetic subcohort (Tables 3 and 4)
Furthermore, this study adds to the evidence base that supports splitting the 5-mg tablet, as the 2
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to treat certain types of high cholesterol in adults and children ages 10 years Ezetimibe is effective at lowering cholesterol levels when taken on a regular basis and can be combined with certain other cholesterol treatments in some patients to further reduce blood lipids more