Nexlizet Alternatives Compared
| Nexlizet (bempedoic acid/ezetimibe) | Leqvio (inclisiran) | Atorvastatin |
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| Nexlizet (bempedoic acid/ezetimibe) | Leqvio (inclisiran) | Atorvastatin |
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Prescription only
Nexlizet contains ezetimibe and bempedoic acid and has been shown to decrease LDL-C levels by more than either drug alone. It is usually given in combination with other cholesterol-lowering... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for High Cholesterol - Familial Heterozygous, High Cholesterol. Leqvio may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Atorvastatin is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, its use may be limited by side effects such as muscle pain. Prescribed for High Cholesterol, High Cholesterol - Familial Homozygous, High... View more |
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| More about Nexlizet (bempedoic acid/ezetimibe) | More about Leqvio (inclisiran) | More about Atorvastatin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nexlizet has an average rating of 9.3 out of 10 from a total of 14 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Leqvio has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 89 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
Atorvastatin has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 302 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 54% 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 Nexlizet side effects |
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View all Atorvastatin side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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Atorvaliq, Lipitor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
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14 hours |
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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. |
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. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
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 Nexlizet:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 406 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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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February 26, 2020 |
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December 17, 1996 |
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