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Ezetimibe Side Effects

Brand Names: Zetia

Please note - some side effects for Ezetimibe may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).


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Side Effects of Ezetimibe - for the consumer


Ezetimibe/Simvastatin

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Ezetimibe/Simvastatin:

Flu-like symptoms; headache; pain in the arms or legs; tiredness; upper respiratory tract infection.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Ezetimibe/Simvastatin:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing or swallowing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision or vision changes; change in the amount of urine; chest pain; dark urine; fast heartbeat; fever; loss of appetite; muscle tenderness, pain, or weakness; nausea; stomach tenderness; unexplained pain in the stomach or mid-upper back; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.


Ezetimibe

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Ezetimibe:

Diarrhea; headache; joint pain; sinus inflammation.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Ezetimibe:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; dark urine; unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

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