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  1. Zetia - Side effects

    Common side effects

    • Headache disorder
    • Pharyngitis
    • Upper respiratory infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Biliary calculus
    • Arthralgia
    • Back pain
    • Myalgia
    • Fatigue
    • Pain in extremities
    • Diarrhea
    • Abdominal pain with cramps
    • Influenza

    This drug may increase the risk of liver damage or muscle damage when taken with a fibrate or statin. Tell your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms

    • Signs of liver problems
    • Muscle pain/tenderness/weakness

    A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including

    • Rash
    • Itching/swelling
    • Severe dizziness
    • Trouble breathing

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    Precautions

    • If available, read the patient package insert
    • Take 2 hours before or 4 hours after bile resins.
    • Tell doctor your complete medical history
    • Take at the same time every day
    • May take weeks for full benefit of therapy
    • Take doses regularly, even when feeling well
    • Lab tests may be ordered to monitor therapy
    • Diet and exercise will improve therapy response

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    Warnings

    • This medicine may be taken with or without food.

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    Is Zetia a good drug?
    Zetia has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 76 ratings on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect. See also: Crestor side effects in more detail. See also: Zetia side effects in more detail.
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    Interactions

    Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you've had:

    • Liver disease

    Product interactions for this drug/drug-class include:

    • Ezetimibe with Bile Acid Sequestrants (Moderate Interaction)
    • Ezetimibe with Fibrates (Moderate Interaction)
    • Ezetimibe with Cyclosporine (Moderate Interaction)

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    Overview

    Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as "statins" or fibrates).

    May Treat: Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia · Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia · Hypercholesterolemia · Hyperlipidemia · Mixed hyperlipidemia and more

    Drug Class: Antihyperlipidemic - Selective Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor

    Availability: Prescription Required

    Pregnancy: Consult a doctor before using

    Lactation: Consult a doctor before using

    Alcohol: Limit intake while taking this medication

    Driving: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Use caution

    Manufacturer: MERCK SHARP & D · ORGANON LLC

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