Zetia User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Zetia has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 75 reviews on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 56% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Zetia
- Wonde...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 5, 2024
For High Cholesterol "With Crestor, 40mg, my APOB was still in the high 90s. I'm very fit and eat well. Doc added Zetia and my APOB went down to 49. Miraculous. Zetia helps cholesterol “absorbers” as statins help “producers”. There is a blood test by Boston Heart Diagnostics that your doc could order to find out if you are a producer or absorber (or both). If your doctor doesn’t dig this deep before prescribing meds, you need a new doctor."
- fgr
- June 25, 2013
For High Cholesterol "I have been using Zetia for two years. I am also having extreme muscle pain with profuse sweating when I get too hot."
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?
- Nunu
- March 5, 2014
For High Cholesterol "Dizziness, tiredness, runny nose, sore throat, cough, diarrhea, generally feel bad."
- gone2...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 11, 2016
For High Cholesterol "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."
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- Heidi
- March 21, 2013
For High Cholesterol "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."
- Carl...
- April 20, 2013
For High Cholesterol "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."
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?
- Anonymous
- November 21, 2011
For High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "I didn't get on with statins - muscle aches. I have been taking this for several years with absolutely no side effects, and my cholesterol level keeps my doctor happy."
- Ken
- June 15, 2013
For High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "Taken for two weeks and have back pain. Stopped taking medicine."
- Notha...
- October 22, 2015
For High Cholesterol "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."
- sg372
- May 24, 2010
For High Cholesterol "Put my heart into A-fibrillation. It was discontinued, and no sign of A-fibrillation in the heart when checked."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 5, 2015
For High Cholesterol "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."
- ahilley
- September 8, 2015
For High Cholesterol "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
For High Cholesterol "So far no muscle pain with this medication. Very expensive, over $100 for 1 month supply, and no generic."
- Emily
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 12, 2023
For High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "Exacerbation of neck pain, fatigue, dizziness, extreme weakness in legs to the point of having difficulty walking. Took it for 4-5 months. Stopped it 4 days ago, mild improvement in leg weakness."
- Anonymous
- September 2, 2009
For High Cholesterol "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."
- deckert
- March 31, 2008
For High Cholesterol "Cut my LDL in half when added in combination with Lipitor."
- Liz
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 19, 2023
For High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "Took for a week but had to stop because of painful gas!"
- LSG
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- January 16, 2017
For High Cholesterol "Got my cholesterol under control and no adverse side effects. Cost is a bit high, but insurance pays about 66%."
- tom...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 30, 2020
For High Cholesterol "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
For High Cholesterol "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
For High Cholesterol "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"
- bradf...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 8, 2021
For High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "This caused flatulence and diarrhea which don't make a good mix"
- tomvs...
- February 8, 2009
For High Cholesterol "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
For High Cholesterol "Caused tendon pain in my knee, elbow, and shoulders. Had to stop. Cholesterol levels didn't drop very much."
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"Was notified recently that the expensive drug Zetia now has a generic version called Ezetimibe, however, Zetia is a tier 3 drug and Ezetimibe is a tier 4 drug, which means I will be paying even more than before since my plan will no longer carry Zetia after June 1, 2017. Unbelievable!!"