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Does Nexlizet cause weight loss or weight gain?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Aug 5, 2024.

Official Answer by Drugs.com

There's no evidence that Nexlizet affects your weight. Weight loss or weight gain are not listed as side effects on the Nexlizet Package Insert. Post-marketing reports also do not mention weight loss or weight nor can any anecdotal reports of weight changes be found on common medication blog sites. Cholesterol-lowering drugs, such as Nexlizet, don’t usually affect a person’s weight.

Any changes in weight are likely due to diet and exercise, not the medication. It is important to follow a healthy diet while taking Nexlizet to manage your cholesterol.

References
  • Nexlizet (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe). Updated 03/2024. Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. https://pi.esperion.com/nexlizet/nexlizet-pi.pdf

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