ezetimibe

What is ezetimibe?

TYPES:Generic: ezetimibeBrand:

Ezetimibe, an anti-lipid agent used with dietary therapy for the treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) and sitosterolemia, a rare disorder. In combination with other agents it is used for familial hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia.

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How do members experience ezetimibe?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Increased lipids in blood (hyperlipidemia) 38 27
High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) 29 5
General health 6 2
High triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) 4 0
Support heart health 4 2

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Muscle and joint pain 3
Diarrhea 2
Dry mouth 1
Elevated blood pressure 1
Eye muscle twitching (fasciculations) 1
Headaches in morning 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 6
Moderate 7
Mild 8
None 59

Member evaluations

rose5

evaluated on May 26, 2018

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

grandma5

evaluated on Dec 10, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

bipolar2

evaluated on Aug 01, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Moderate
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