What is Zetia?

Zetia (Ezetrol) is a medicine used to lower levels of total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood. It is used for patients who cannot control their cholesterol levels by diet alone. It can be used by itself or with certain other medicines to treat high cholesterol. You should stay on a cholesterol-lowering diet while taking this medicine. Zetia works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs. Zetia does not help you lose weight.

Zetia Results

ZETIA can be taken alone or in combination with a statin to lower Bad Cholesterol. Zetia, along with a healthy diet, lowered bad cholesterol by as much as 30 points, based on an average Bad Cholesterol of 167 mg/dL. That’s 18%. These are average results. Individual results may vary. Zetia, along with diet and a statin, has been shown to lower Bad Cholesterol another 36 points. In a clinical study, people who added ZETIA to their statin medication reduced their Bad Cholesterol by an additional 25% (36 points) compared with 4% (6 points) in people who added a placebo (a pill with no medication). These are average results. Individual results may vary.

Zetia Side Effects

If you experience an uncommon allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop taking Zetia (ezetimibe) and seek emergency medical attention. Other, less serious side effects have also been reported, although uncommon. Continue to take Zetia (ezetimibe) and talk to your doctor if you experience abdominal pain; diarrhea; or tiredness. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.