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 effective at lowering cholesterol; however, its use may be limited by side effects such as muscle pain. People of Asian descent may be more sensitive to the effects of rosuvastatin... 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 258 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% 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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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 247 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 |
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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