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Zetia User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Zetia has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 72 reviews on Drugs.com. 30% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 58% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Zetia

  • Nunu
  • March 5, 2014

For High Cholesterol "Dizziness, tiredness, runny nose, sore throat, cough, diarrhea, generally feel bad."

2 / 10
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  • gone2...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 11, 2016

For High Cholesterol "Only took 2 days. Leg pains already, flu like symptoms, felt feverish, but no fever. Cold, clammy chills. I can't take statins, and it seems this is a no-go also."

1 / 10
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  • Heidi
  • March 21, 2013

For High Cholesterol "Stopped taking Zetia at night as I had horrific nightmares. Will try it in the morning, see if I have any side effects. Can't take statins because off muscle pain."

3 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Carl...
  • April 20, 2013

For High Cholesterol "After statring Zetia, I began to have weird dreams which lasted throughout the night. I began taking it in the morning with my breakfast, and had stomach discomfort."

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  • Anonymous
  • November 21, 2011

For High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "I didn't get on with statins -muscle aches. I have been taking this for several years with absolutely no side effects, and my cholesterol level keeps my doctor happy. "

10 / 10
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Are you taking this medicine?

  • Ken
  • June 15, 2013

For High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "Taken for two weeks and have back pain. Stopped taking medicine."

1 / 10
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  • Notha...
  • October 22, 2015

For High Cholesterol "I took 1 zetia and my throat swelled up. I wound up in ER, getting IV steroids and benedryl. I will never take it again. I cannot take statins due to terrible muscle pain."

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  • sg372
  • May 24, 2010

For High Cholesterol "Put my heart into A-fibrillation. It was discontinued and no sign of A-fibrillation in heart when checked. "

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 5, 2015

For High Cholesterol "I am shocked at the out of pocket price of Zetia of out of $95,00 a month. Since this seems to be on only non statin replacement of the use with cholesterol you are definitely price gouging"

1 / 10
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  • ahilley
  • September 8, 2015

For High Cholesterol "I experienced severe abdominal cramps and pain as well as diarrhea. I also experienced weakness and fatigue. I could not tolerate the drug, so I do not know if it had any effect on my cholesterol."

1 / 10
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  • Emily
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 12, 2023

For High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "Exacerbation of neck pain, fatigue, dizziness, extreme weakness in legs to the point of having difficulty walking. Took it for 4-5 months. Stopped it 4 days ago, mild improvement in leg weakness."

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • July 14, 2010

For High Cholesterol "So far no muscle pain with this medication. Very expensive over $100 for 1 month supply, and no generic."

6 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • September 2, 2009

For High Cholesterol "I have not had any bad experiences with this medicine since I started taking it. I am very pleased it is working so well for me."

9 / 10
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  • deckert
  • March 31, 2008

For High Cholesterol "Cut my LDL in half when added in combination with Lipitor."

10 / 10
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  • LSG
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • January 16, 2017

For High Cholesterol "Got my cholesterol under control and no adverse side effects. Cost is a bit high, but, insurance pays about 66%."

10 / 10
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  • Liz
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 19, 2023

For High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "Took for a week but had to stop because of painful gas!"

1 / 10
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  • tom...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 30, 2020

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."

5 / 10
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  • bradf...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 8, 2021

For High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous "This caused flatulence and diarrhea which don't make a good mix"

3 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 16, 2021

For High Cholesterol "Can't tolerate statins my LDL is 136 my Dr.wants me to try Zetia. It's been 6 days and I feel horrible. Sick feeling and bad fatigue. Not good for me"

1 / 10
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  • Steve...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 19, 2023

For High Cholesterol "The safest medication to use. Stay away from statins, deadly medication like Crestor, Lipitor, etc. They can damage you for life. Zetia keeps my cholesterol and triglycerides in the normal range."

10 / 10
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  • tomvs...
  • February 8, 2009

For High Cholesterol "My medical professionals advise that my bad cholesterol numbers are good or better than they have expected."

9 / 10
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  • Gonna...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 6, 2022

For High Cholesterol "Caused tendon pain in my knee, elbow, and shoulders. Had to stop. Cholesterol levels didn't drop very much."

1 / 10
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  • Brandy...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 24, 2017

For High Cholesterol "Just started treatment"

1 / 10
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