Ezetimibe User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)
Brand names: Zetia
Ezetimibe has an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from a total of 167 reviews on Drugs.com. 25% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 61% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Ezetimibe
- Flygirl
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 23, 2018
For High Cholesterol "I was taking the name brand Zetia for many years after trying 5 different statins that caused leg cramps that had me jumping out of bed at night and no way to stop the horrendous pain. No, pickle juice and hot showers didn't work. Things were going well with the Zetia until my insurance company refused to cover the drug this year and said I had to take the generic ezetimibe. What a disaster! It was like doing a colonoscopy prep every day. I couldn't leave the house because I was constantly running to the bathroom with severe diarrhea that lasted about 8-10 hours until the drug wore off. It made it impossible to even go to work. I couldn't eat anything without it running right through me (that's how it controlled the cholesterol--nothing stayed with you). Frankly, I'd rather take NOTHING than go through that again."
- Riodosa
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- August 4, 2018
For High Cholesterol "I have been on this number of years - maybe 7. I think the Ezetimibe was effective on reducing the cholesterol as designed, however, I have had bouts of diarrhea for years, like my stomach explodes and out it comes. The doctors have not come up with a cause and/or a solution. Lately, I have reason to believe it is caused by the Ezetimibe that I take. It seems to come on me about 2 or 3 hours after I take it. Anybody else have this problem?"
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- Does Zetia (ezetimibe) cause memory loss?
- Can Zetia (ezetimibe) cause liver damage?
- How does Zetia (ezetimibe) work to lower cholesterol?
- Does Zetia (ezetimibe) cause weight gain/loss or muscle aches/pains?
- Rubba...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 12, 2018
For High Cholesterol "I am a diabetic, so of course the doctors automatically say I have to be on cholesterol medication. My LDL is only 116, so just over the within range for the lab tests. Tried statins in the past, and the cramps were unbearable. Well, after 4 days on this drug, I feel like I have not slept in weeks. I have lost 5 pounds in the short time, the severe diarrhea is keeping me up at night, and I have developed a rash on my chest. Also, my joints and muscles are really sore, and my chest feels very tight. Like I could not do anything that would elevate my heart rate. Also feel dizzy and lightheaded, but that could be because I have not slept much due to running to the bathroom multiple times at night. I will be stopping medication as of now! I do not have a gallbladder, and they state in their consumer guide that it is safe for patients who do not have a gallbladder. If you do not have your gallbladder, really think hard before trying this."
- ejn
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 18, 2017
For High Cholesterol "I have used this for a few months, as I cannot take a statin due to muscle pains. During this period, I developed a stiff shoulder that later progressed to a frozen shoulder. Worse, I had problems with focused thinking, and because of my lack of focused thinking, I only noticed this at 6 weeks. As I am a teacher, I immediately quit using it. I was lucky this happened in the school holidays. I have no idea what it did for my cholesterol, as the second side effect I noticed was such that I felt unable to continue it."
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- debs
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 9, 2019
For High Cholesterol "My Dr. warned me that I may get stomach problems on ezetimibe, but I wasn't expecting the runs for hours on end and stomach pain. I've stopped it as I'm not sleeping, and I'm constantly burping, and it tastes awful. I messed up my bed and clothing."
- bob
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 17, 2020
Zetia (ezetimibe) for High Cholesterol "I started taking Ezetimibe in Feb. 2019. I can not tolerate statins. After 10 months I started to develop joint pain, muscle weakness, runny nose and was very tired. I checked my blood pressure. It was 213 over 120. I decided that ezetimibe could be the problem. I stopped taking Ezetimibe. After 2-1/2 days by blood pressure dropped to 152 over 94. I feel 100% better. There is a question that my liver could have bee damaged."
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- Milag...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 6, 2019
For High Cholesterol "My doc believed my LDL and total cholesterol were too high. I was on Simvastatin 40 mg. He added a script for 10 mg Ezetimibe. Three months later on Simvastatin 40 and Ezetimibe 10, my total cholesterol improved from 216 to 116. LDL improved from 137 to 46. I was on a Paleo diet (no fruit) before and after Ezetimibe. Now all cholesterol measures are well within normal range."
- Marga...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- August 5, 2021
Zetia (ezetimibe) for High Cholesterol "I was diagnosed with PAD and given statins which caused severe brain fog and confusion to the degree that my spouse though I had dementia. I changed to ezetimibe to reduce high cholesterol, but even though it is not listed for Zetia I still get the brain fog, although not quite as bad, I am afraid to stop taking them, has anyone suffered the same effects? I am also taking clopidrogal and high blood pressure medication. I am 79 years old."
- Melanie
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 5, 2024
Zetia (ezetimibe) for High Cholesterol "8/2/24 My experience with Zetia has been unexplainable. My numbers were very high, and now, after being on it for 3 months, they are very low. So low I had my doctor do another blood test because I thought the test results were wrong. The second test, done a week later, was even lower. Now I am concerned they will get too low. All statins I was put on caused severe cramping: arms, legs, feet, hands, under my rib cage, back. The only side effect I have with Zetia is possible cramping in my forearms when I stretch and my calves. I also have had hair loss. Now taking Rogaine to see if that helps. I am 75 years old, so lots of complaints may be from just getting old."
- Sitinin
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 22, 2018
For High Cholesterol "Was on Zetia 10 mg daily for four years. Underwent numerous scans, testing, ultrasounds, and vascular studies to determine why I was having severe leg cramping every single day (worse at night). I discontinued Zetia by myself, and my legs had a 100% return to normal. Unable to take statins due to joint pains but was assured this med was not the same."
- JJano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 4, 2020
For High Cholesterol "I was on Zetia for a month but my hip burned so I stopped, much like other statins I had tried. I tried it again later and after a month both my hips burned. I stopped Zetia and the burning improved. It has been 6 months and my right hip still burns, and sometimes my left. I am done with statins. No drug is worth side effects like this. I will exercise more."
- Mare
- August 1, 2020
For High Cholesterol "Been taking ezetimibe 10mg about 3 weeks. I do get occasional diarrhea but my biggest problem is the bloating my stomach looks like I'm pregnant and I hate that feeling. I don't have any other symptoms."
- Meena...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 1, 2021
For High Cholesterol "I have been on statins for the last 4years. Was placed on Crestor last dec and I had serious adverse effects like dizziness, loss of balance by taking just 2 times later placed back on Lipitor 20mg and then since 9 Sept. Lipitor was reduced to 10mg and Ezemitib 10mg was added. Now I have severe joint and muscle pain with mood swings which I can't explain. How often should liver function tests be taken especially when I have cholecystectomy done? What other options are there to reduce high LDL? With no family history of diabetes I now have high levels of HBA1C 6.5-7.2 thanks to statins. Can anyone reading this reply me? I will be very thankful. Take care all Statin users."
- Cindy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 20, 2019
For High Cholesterol "My cholesterol is/was at 235, and through a Doppler, discovered my left interior carotid artery is 100 percent occluded, but got somewhat lucky with some strong collateral arteries. My doctor immediately put me on statins...a big no-go on all of them, each one I tried (5) had horrible side effects immediately. Fog-like state, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, depression, it was terrible. One of my sisters was put on Zetia with no side effects, and her cholesterol went from over 300 down to 80. I begged my doctor to let me at least try it, and I've just passed the 1-week mark with just a couple of small side effects: tingly legs twice and bloating. So far, I love this ezetimibe, however, the proof will be in 2 months when my cholesterol is rechecked. I am a 65-year-old female."
- Hels
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 20, 2020
For High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "Hey guys. I'm 26 years old, have severe familial hypercholesterolemia. Was on ezetimibe for only 4 days in addition to crestor 40mg. Urine became brown, had horrible fatigue and pain in my legs and feet, plus blocked nose. Have stopped taking it even though the benefit of this drug (in addition to statins) apparently outweighs the importance of my quality of life. Also dark urine suggests liver or kidney problems and I could tell the small amount of symptoms I had was only getting worse by the day. Will continue to search for an answer to my problem."
- Barbara
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 2, 2021
For High Cholesterol "Extreme weakness after taking it 2 months. Then extreme hunger but unable to eat much. After stopping for 7 days, all symptoms stopped. PA said it could not be causing my symptoms because they did not appear at first! I stopped any way and after 7 days I am almost OK."
- Aggies
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 13, 2024
Zetia (ezetimibe) for High Cholesterol "I took 10mg of Zetia for high cholesterol for a period of time. Later, I needed heart surgery and was off of it for a period of time. When I resumed the medication, I realized how bad it made me feel, even at a low dose, nothing specific, just general fatigue."
- GCano
- August 11, 2020
For High Cholesterol "I have been taking Ezetimibe, generic for Zetia, for one year with no side effects. With drug RX card I pay $25.00 every 90 days. My collesteral is down to 200 from 238, I still have to little good cholesterol but its better than the pain I get with Statins."
- Rick
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 27, 2019
For High Cholesterol "I am on Ezetimibe 10 mg together with Simvastatin 20 mg for four weeks. In the mean time I stopped Fenofibrate 134 mg . It seems effective to reduce LDL-Cholesterol by 25%, total-Cholesterol by 30%. Don't know why my Trig level was cut in half from 200 to ~100. So far, don't have much side effect, but will watch in the next 3 months."
- JGB-UK
- June 18, 2017
For High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "I have been on medicine for familial heterozygous high cholesterol for 15 years, Rosuvastatin half the max dose 20 mg cut total cholesterol from 9.9 UK measuring system to 5.2, with no noticeable side effects. Ezetimibe reduced this by 0.6 to 4.6 monitored quarterly, side effects first diarrhea got worse and next resembled irritable bowel symptoms and then became like having severe gastroenteritis once a fortnight with, in the last 3 days, worsening nausea and delayed stomach emptying for up to 24 hours, followed by 2 days of extremely frequent and exhausting vomiting and diarrhea until only clear fluid was expelled, followed by 3 days recovery starting a new cycle. I endured this for 18 months with various negative tests. Stopping ezetimibe cured these side effects completely."
- Dennis...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- October 9, 2016
For High Cholesterol "I was reading this blog with interest. I'm a Canadian. You are being ripped off in the U.S., I am sorry to say. I am on 5 mg of Crestor and 10 mg of ezetimibe, and I do not have insurance. In Canada, our social health insurance pays for the doctor but not prescriptions unless you are a senior. The cost of these two drugs together is just under $20.00 per month. Yes, not $200.00, but $20.00. I suggest you vote to put pressure on the drug manufacturers to reduce their pricing structures. And by the way, I have tolerated both with no side effects, and my cholesterol numbers for total are very low. My cardiologist is happy, and so am I."
- Steve
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 10, 2021
For High Cholesterol "Sore shoulders, and neck pain. Taking this with a statin and I stopped the ezetimibe after two months. It has been two weeks off the drug and still sore, although not as bad, read that it can take up to two months for your muscles to heal."
- Cranky
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 6, 2018
For High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "After taking this drug for a week, I experienced severe joint and muscle pain, stomach pain, and headaches. Disappointing as I am unable to take statins for the same reason. Will just have to contend with high cholesterol."
- Lilypad
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 29, 2019
For High Cholesterol "After having a TIA ( transient ischemic attack ) I was put on avastatin which works well. Now I've been given ezetimibe to go with it and the pain in my legs hurt. Every night I'm tired with headaches all the time. Thinking of dropping it. PS I have swollen ankles too"
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For High Cholesterol "I started on ezetimibe 4 weeks ago after trying 5 different statins. Since starting this med I keep telling my doc I get very dizzy and sleep for England I.e slept 15 hrs today and extreme dizziness. Think I will leave tablet off from tonight as I can’t tolerate the way I feel. Since my heart attack 2 years ago I have not felt right all down to medication think I’d rather have a shorter life with no meds as all these meds cause more problems. Does anyone else feel dizzy constantly on these meds ?"