What is ezetimibe?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
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
| 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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