Zetia for High Cholesterol User Reviews (Page 3)
Zetia has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 58 reviews for the treatment of High Cholesterol. 29% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 59% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Zetia
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 5, 2015
"I am shocked at the out of pocket price of Zetia of out of $95,00 a month. Since this seems to be on only non statin replacement of the use with cholesterol you are definitely price gouging"
- ahilley
- September 8, 2015
"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."
Frequently asked questions
- Does Zetia (ezetimibe) cause memory loss?
- Can Zetia (ezetimibe) cause liver damage?
- How does Zetia (ezetimibe) work to lower cholesterol?
- Is Zetia a statin drug/medication?
- Anonymous
- July 14, 2010
"So far no muscle pain with this medication. Very expensive over $100 for 1 month supply, and no generic."
- Anonymous
- September 2, 2009
"I have not had any bad experiences with this medicine since I started taking it. I am very pleased it is working so well for me."
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- deckert
- March 31, 2008
"Cut my LDL in half when added in combination with Lipitor."
- LSG
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- January 16, 2017
"Got my cholesterol under control and no adverse side effects. Cost is a bit high, but, insurance pays about 66%."
More FAQ
- Does Zetia (ezetimibe) cause weight gain/loss or muscle aches/pains?
- Is Zetia better than a statin?
- Does Zetia affect blood pressure?
- When is the best time to take Zetia?
- tom...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 30, 2020
"Started on Zetia on top of Crestor. Still taking it but the vivid wild and bizarre dreams at night are awful. Wake up exhausted. I'll continue, but we'll see for how long."
- Steve...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 19, 2023
"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."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 16, 2021
"Can't tolerate statins my LDL is 136 my Dr.wants me to try Zetia. It's been 6 days and I feel horrible. Sick feeling and bad fatigue. Not good for me"
- tomvs...
- February 8, 2009
"My medical professionals advise that my bad cholesterol numbers are good or better than they have expected."
- Gonna...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 6, 2022
"Caused tendon pain in my knee, elbow, and shoulders. Had to stop. Cholesterol levels didn't drop very much."
- Brandy...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 24, 2017
"Just started treatment"
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"Put my heart into A-fibrillation. It was discontinued, and no sign of A-fibrillation in the heart when checked."