Ezetimibe for High Cholesterol User Reviews (Page 5)

• Agg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 13, 2024

Ezetimibe "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."

• Ali...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 6, 2023

"I added Zetia, 10mg, to my 40mg daily Crestor, and it drastically improved my HDL (I was routinely around low 40s, and with Zetia, it went to mid 50s). My LDL was also improved (was 120+/-, and with Zetia, it went below 100). I have had no side effects with either of the medications."

• Len...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 4, 2024

"I had elevated LDL but a good level of HDL. I take this medication every other day or just before meals that might be overly fatty. It has brought my LDL down 30 points and my total is now under 200. I have had no side effects."

• Myc...
• January 29, 2021

"After a heart attack, I started Vytorin (Zetia & Zocor). My total cholesterol dropped to 120. When components went generic, I took Ezetimibe and Simvastatin. My first Ezetimibe was from Impax Labs. I had about 2 weeks of diarrhea in conjunction with the change. I got back on Vytorin for 3 months, and diarrhea promptly cleared up. Guessing all generics are not exactly the same, I found different manufacturing for Ezetimibe via Walgreens, and had no problems since. The doctor ran an experiment for three months by dropping Ezetimibe, and my total cholesterol went up to 135. I got back on Ezetimibe, and my cholesterol went back down. I concluded the combination works well for me. I take it and my other medications during the evening soon after dinner with a small amount of food. I believe Ezetimibe allows me to control cholesterol with the smallest amount of statin drug, thereby reducing stress on my liver."

• Jon...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 13, 2021

"TC was 320. Was on statins and Zetia for 10 years until I decided to try a whole food, plant-based diet (WFPB). TC dropped to 146, TG: 60, APOB: 86. Wanted to get APOB down under 70. Worked brilliantly. I’ve NEVER had a reaction to Zetia and am only too happy to be back on it. I consider arterial health as being a prime longevity factor and want to ensure no hardening from any causes."

• PJS...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 30, 2025

"Got on generic Ezetimibe 10 mg/day to lower LDL 6 months ago, and it works for me with zero side effects. My LDL after 2 months on it came down to 100 from 143. Nice reduction of about 30%, and ApoB went down 20%. Good result for a cheap generic that is $6/month. I simply cannot believe the odd and extreme side effects others report, I don't feel it changed a thing, and I've been as active and energetic as ever. Just add to my daily vitamins and supplements. All it does is lower how much cholesterol you absorb in your gut. I am also taking psyllium husk fiber, which is also good for lowering cholesterol. We'll see what it does to the numbers in my next test."

• wil...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 15, 2021

"I've been taking this medication for months and still can't get it right. If I take it in the morning, it makes me go to the toilet 2 or 3 times within 3 hours and have stomach cramps, making it difficult to go out for fear of pooing your pants with slimy poo! If I take it at night [as recommended], I sleep 2 hours, it's horrendous! I've tried reducing my fat intake and now use olive oil to cook with, low-fat margarine, and 1 takeaway [fatty fish and chips] a month."

• Pet...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 13, 2018

"35-year-old Caucasian male. I take Ezetimibe along with Lodalis and Repatha for high cholesterol. I have severe hip pain, but I don't know which drug causes it. Otherwise, I have no side effects from these three meds, and they have dramatically lowered my cholesterol. Recommended if you can afford these drugs."

• Bar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2022

"I had some muscle pain and joint pain the first week, but now that is gone. My biggest complaint is urinary retention. I can barely go to the bathroom. It takes a long time to empty my bladder, which I believe does not empty fully. My stomach and abdomen are very distended, and that's very uncomfortable."

• Rus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2025

"All I will say is get an Lp(a) and an ApoB blood test done. Your doctor may not like it. You can order this test without your doctor's knowledge. You may not need to be on high-dose statins if you have low readings in these blood tests."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 29, 2025

"I've been on ezetimibe 10 mg for about 20 months. It was recommended to better control my cholesterol, which was okay, but not great. Since taking ezetimibe, my cholesterol is consistently controlled. No side effects. No complaints."

• BMI...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 4, 2024

Ezetimibe "As with Zetia or statins, you must have a BMI of less than 29. If you are too fat or not continuing to get your BMI down to 25, you will not benefit. You can't just pop pills and expect magic if you continue to eat junk food and have a BMI of 30+. My BMI is 26, and 10mg of Zetia works with no side effects. I will add 20mg of a statin soon (not 40mg like crazy doctors prescribe). If your BMI is over 29, you will be lucky to live 5 weeks longer on meds. If your BMI is under 29, you may get 5 years longer. Exercise and diet are the key. There is no magic pill. If you don't care about living 5 years longer, then get off the pills and go smack down some more ice cream, candy bars, and Cokes. Any doctor that tells you any pills work without a better diet and more exercise is on the crack pipe and doesn't translate the scientific findings over the last 4 decades... Many doctors tell you how it really is, in that you need to lose weight. You are not listening to the most important part of the conversation."

• fgr...
• June 25, 2013

Ezetimibe "I have been using Zetia for two years. I am also having extreme muscle pain with profuse sweating when I get too hot."

• Nun...
• March 5, 2014

Ezetimibe "Dizziness, tiredness, runny nose, sore throat, cough, diarrhea, generally feel bad."

• Hei...
• March 21, 2013

Ezetimibe "Stopped taking Zetia at night as I had horrific nightmares. Will try it in the morning, see if I have any side effects. Can't take statins because of muscle pain."

• gon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2016

Ezetimibe "Only took 2 days. Leg pains already, flu-like symptoms, felt feverish, but no fever. Cold, clammy chills. I can't take statins, and it seems this is a no-go also."

• Car...
• April 20, 2013

Ezetimibe "After starting Zetia, I began to have weird dreams which lasted throughout the night. I began taking it in the morning with my breakfast, and had stomach discomfort."

• Not...
• October 22, 2015

Ezetimibe "I took 1 Zetia and my throat swelled up. I wound up in the ER, getting IV steroids and Benadryl. I will never take it again. I cannot take statins due to terrible muscle pain."

• sg3...
• May 24, 2010

Ezetimibe "Put my heart into A-fibrillation. It was discontinued, and no sign of A-fibrillation in the heart when checked."

• RJa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 4, 2020

"I've been trying to figure out why I'm in so much pain day and night. My shoulders and elbows hurt so bad I'm lucky to get 2 hrs of sleep a night."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2015

Ezetimibe "I am shocked at the out-of-pocket price of Zetia of $95.00 a month. Since this seems to be the only non-statin replacement for use with cholesterol, you are definitely price gouging."

• ahi...
• September 8, 2015

Ezetimibe "I experienced severe abdominal cramps and pain, as well as diarrhea. I also experienced weakness and fatigue. I could not tolerate the drug, so I do not know if it had any effect on my cholesterol."

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2010

Ezetimibe "So far no muscle pain with this medication. Very expensive, over $100 for 1 month supply, and no generic."

• Pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2019

"Took one dose of this medication, ezetimibe, and thought I was going to spontaneously combust. Felt like my body was on fire. I will not be taking it again."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2023

Ezetimibe "The safest medication to use. Stay away from statins, deadly medication like Crestor, Lipitor, etc. They can damage you for life. Zetia keeps my cholesterol and triglycerides in the normal range."