Comparing Bempedoic Acid/ezetimibe vs Nexletol
| Bempedoic acid/ezetimibe | Nexletol (bempedoic acid) |
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| Bempedoic acid/ezetimibe | Nexletol (bempedoic acid) |
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Prescription only
The combination of bempedoic acid and ezetimibe decreases LDL-C levels by more than either drug alone. It is usually given in combination with other cholesterol-lowering treatments. Bempedoic... View more |
Prescription only
Nexletol has been shown in studies to decrease LDL-C (“bad cholesterol”) levels and may be given in combination with other cholesterol-lowering treatments, or it can be used alone. It is also used t... View more |
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| More about Bempedoic acid/ezetimibe | More about Nexletol (bempedoic acid) | ||||||||
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Bempedoic acid/ezetimibe has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 17 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
Nexletol has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 13 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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View all Nexletol side effects |
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Nexlizet |
N/A |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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22 hours |
21 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 111 drugs are known to interact with Bempedoic acid/ezetimibe:
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A total of 55 drugs are known to interact with Nexletol:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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February 21, 2020 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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