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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

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 Heterozygous,... View more

Lipitor 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 Heterozygous,... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Zetia side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: hemorrhagic stroke, arthralgia, diarrhea, nasopharyngitis.

See the full atorvastatin side effects document.

Common side effects include: hemorrhagic stroke, arthralgia, diarrhea, nasopharyngitis.

See the full Lipitor side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 15 tablet
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $6.60 - $8.33
Cost* $99.04 - $124.89

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Quantity 50 each
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $0.39 - $0.56
Cost* $19.41 - $27.78

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Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $6.07 - $6.12
Cost* $181.98 - $183.73

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names

N/A

 Lipitor

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

22 hours

14 hours

14 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (2)

FDA Alerts (5)

FDA Alerts (8)

Drug Interactions

A total of 36 drugs are known to interact with Zetia:

  • 32 moderate drug interactions (87 brand and generic names)
  • 4 minor drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)

A total of 320 drugs are known to interact with atorvastatin:

  • 42 major drug interactions (134 brand and generic names)
  • 245 moderate drug interactions (711 brand and generic names)
  • 33 minor drug interactions (243 brand and generic names)

A total of 320 drugs are known to interact with Lipitor:

  • 42 major drug interactions (134 brand and generic names)
  • 245 moderate drug interactions (711 brand and generic names)
  • 33 minor drug interactions (243 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of atorvastatin. This can increase the risk of side... View more
  • Atorvastatin may cause liver problems and using it with substantial quantities of alcohol may... View more
  • Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of atorvastatin. This can increase the risk of side... View more
  • Atorvastatin may cause liver problems and using it with substantial quantities of alcohol may... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

October 25, 2002

December 17, 1996

December 17, 1996

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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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.

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