Ezetimibe / simvastatin Alternatives Compared
| Ezetimibe / simvastatin | Lipfendra (enlicitide) | Atorvastatin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for High Cholesterol, High Cholesterol - Familial Heterozygous, High Cholesterol - Familial Homozygous. Ezetimibe / simvastatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for High Cholesterol - Familial Heterozygous, High Cholesterol. Lipfendra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Atorvastatin reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart procedures in adults with CHD risk factors, including diabetics. It lowers LDL cholesterol in adults with hyperlipidemia and patients... View more |
Related suggestionsHigh Cholesterol |
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| More about Ezetimibe / simvastatin | More about Lipfendra (enlicitide) | More about Atorvastatin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ezetimibe / simvastatin has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 20 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
Lipfendra has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Atorvastatin has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 316 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Atorvaliq, Lipitor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category X
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 368 drugs are known to interact with Ezetimibe / simvastatin:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 439 drugs are known to interact with Atorvastatin:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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July 23, 2004 |
July 15, 2026 |
December 17, 1996 |
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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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