What are the long term side effects of Zetia?

Side effects explained

• Muscle-related problems, such as leg cramps. Muscle-related problems are a possible side effect of Zetia when used with other medications.
• Increased liver enzyme levels. Increased liver enzyme levels are a possible side effect of Zetia.
• Dizziness.
• Allergic reaction.

Who should not take Zetia?

You should not use Zetia (ezetimibe) if you have moderate to severe liver disease, or if you have active liver disease and are also taking a statin cholesterol medication.

How common are ezetimibe side effects?

Common side effects may include: muscle or joint pain; stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat; diarrhea; or….Combination with a Statin.

Body System/Organ Class Adverse Reaction	All Statins* (%) n=9361	ZETIA + All Statins* (%) n = 11,308
Arthralgia	2.4	2.6
Back pain	2.3	2.4
Myalgia	2.7	3.2
Pain in extremity	1.9	2.1

Is Zetia worth taking?

Effectiveness for primary high cholesterol. Clinical studies have shown Zetia to be effective for treating primary high cholesterol when used alone or with statin drugs. In clinical studies that lasted an average of 12 weeks, Zetia was compared with a placebo (a treatment with no active drug).

What happens if you stop taking Zetia?

If you stop taking the drug or don’t take it at all: Your cholesterol level may rise. If your cholesterol is high and not controlled for a long time, you can have narrowing of the arteries. This may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Can Zetia cause anxiety?

This medicine caused muscle atrophy, dry eye, runny nose, anxiety, foot and calf cramping, sweating, sinus and stomach inflammation.

Should you take Zetia at night?

There is no best time to take Zetia, as it works exactly the same whether you take it in the morning, afternoon or evening. Zetia is taken once a day, at the same time each day and it can be taken with or without food.

Is a statin better than Zetia?

Official Answer. Whether Zetia is better or worse than a statin at reducing cholesterol depends on the individual patient. Zetia and statins reduce cholesterol each with their own different mode of action.

Does Zetia affect the heart?

According to a statement released by the two drug companies Monday, researchers found no statistically significant difference in heart attacks or stroke among trial participants who took Zetia plus Zocor, a widely used cholesterol-lower drug, versus those who got Zocor alone.

Is Zetia hard on the liver?

Yes, Zetia (ezetimibe) can cause liver damage, although it is very rare. Monitor liver enzymes for the development of serious toxic hepatitis and consider ezetimibe discontinuation if it develops.

Does Zetia raise blood pressure?

No, Zetia is not known to cause high blood pressure, high blood sugar, or erectile dysfunction (ED). These were not side effects reported in studies of people taking Zetia. If you have high blood pressure, high blood sugar or diabetes, or ED, talk with your doctor about the best treatment options for you.

Is it better to take Zetia in the morning or night?

Is it OK to take Zetia every other day?

Official answer. There is no best time to take Zetia, as it works exactly the same whether you take it in the morning, afternoon or evening. Zetia is taken once a day, at the same time each day and it can be taken with or without food.

Does Zetia cause anxiety?

Can Zetia cause a stroke?

What is the best cholesterol medicine with the least side effects?

In the analysis of 135 previous studies, which included nearly 250,000 people combined, researchers found that the drugs simvastatin (Zocor) and pravastatin (Pravachol) had the fewest side effects in this class of medications. They also found that lower doses produced fewer side effects in general.