Comparing Praluent vs Zetia
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Praluent is a human monoclonal antibody that may be used to reduce LDL-C levels in people with primary hyperlipidemia and also to reduce the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or unstable angina... View more |
Zetia may be used to lower cholesterol alone or in combination with a statin or fibrate. It has few reported side effects and few drug interactions. It is effective at lowering intestinal absorption... View more |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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6.1
For High Cholesterol: I have only been taking this medication Praluent a short time so I can't say whether it has helped reduce my cholesterol. What I don't like about this drug is that it makes me feel nauseous and I sweat profusely which is upsetting and embarrassing as I work part time at a store as a dressing room attendant or a cashier. |
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For High Cholesterol: Started on Zetia on top of Crestor. Still taking it but the vivid wild and bizarre dreams at night are awful. Wake up exhausted. I'll continue, but we'll see for how long. For High Cholesterol: I am 66 and have been taking Zetia 10 for nearly 5 years now. I had previously taken Zocor, Mevacor, and Crestor consecutively over a period of about 15 years, each giving me severe muscle pain in my feet and legs. At one point, the pain in my arches was so bad that one doctor diagnosed the problem as plantar fasciitis and recommended surgery. That's when I stopped taking any statins and within a couple of months, the pain was completely gone. When I started taking Zetia, I saw no adverse side effects and my bad cholesterol went down a little. About a year ago, I started having pain and weakness in my legs when standing up or climbing stairs. Now, I'm have pain in my left calf and heel and occasionally in my left arm, shoulder and back. |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Praluent side effects document. |
See the full Zetia side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Praluent prices |
View all Zetia prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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480 hours |
22 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of 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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Pregnancy Category |
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Summary unavailable. See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 35 drugs are known to interact with Zetia:
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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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Disease Interactions |
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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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First Approval Date |
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July 24, 2015 |
October 25, 2002 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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** 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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For High Cholesterol: I shared my experience with Praluent but forgot to add THE COUGH. It is so aggravating, everyday, since starting the praluent injections, I've had the cough that is a side effect. I would not have guessed that it would be so aggravating. I know I don't sound like a happy camper, I'm waiting with hope for things to get much better. Good luck to all thats on this injection, researchers have done a great job, just need to improve it somewhat..