Comparing Praluent vs Zetia
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Praluent is a PCSK9 inhibitor that may be used to reduce LDL-C levels in people with primary hyperlipidemia, genetically high cholesterol, or to reduce the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or... 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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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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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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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
N/A |
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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 37 drugs are known to interact with Zetia:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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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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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Patient resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.