Comparing Nexlizet vs Rosuvastatin
| Nexlizet (bempedoic acid/ezetimibe) | Rosuvastatin |
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| Nexlizet (bempedoic acid/ezetimibe) | Rosuvastatin |
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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
Rosuvastatin is used to lower the risk of major cardiovascular events in adults without established coronary heart disease who are at increased risk of CV disease, and to lower LDL-C levels in adults... View more |
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| More about Nexlizet (bempedoic acid/ezetimibe) | More about Rosuvastatin | ||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Rosuvastatin has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 262 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% 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 |
View all Rosuvastatin side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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N/A |
Crestor | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
19 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. |
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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A total of 248 drugs are known to interact with Rosuvastatin:
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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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February 26, 2020 |
August 12, 2003 |
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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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