Can you take Nexletol with Zetia?
Examples of statins include atorvastatin (Lipitor) and simvastatin (Zocor). However, some people may have bothersome side effects from statins that keep them from being able to take these drugs. People who have these side effects may use Nexletol with other drugs that lower LDL cholesterol, such as ezetimibe (Zetia).
Can I take Crestor and Zetia at the same time?
You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Let your doctor know immediately if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness while taking these medications, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by fever or dark colored urine.
What medications should not be taken with Zetia?
What drugs interact with Zetia (ezetimibe)?
- Fibrates. The efficacy and safety of coadministration of ezetimibe with fibrates other than fenofibrate have not been studied.
- Fenofibrate.
- Cholestyramine.
- Coumarin Anticoagulants.
What is the medication Zetia used for?
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as “statins” or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet.
Is Zetia safer than a statin?
Ezetimibe is a safe and efficacious non-statin LDL-C-lowering agent particularly in high-risk patients, such as those post-ACS.
Can I stop taking Zetia cold turkey?
No, stopping Zetia shouldn’t cause any side effects. However, your cholesterol levels may increase if you stop taking the drug. Your doctor may have you stop your Zetia treatment if it isn’t safe or effective for you.
Is Zetia better than a statin?
Ezetimibe lowers low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) by 15-20% when used alone2 as compared to 5-10% from doubling the dose of statin.
Is Zetia worth taking?
Effectiveness for primary high cholesterol. Clinical studies have shown Zetia to be effective for treating primary high cholesterol when used alone or with statin drugs. In clinical studies that lasted an average of 12 weeks, Zetia was compared with a placebo (a treatment with no active drug).
Is Zetia hard on kidneys?
Zetia can cause the breakdown of muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, or dark urine.
What are side effects of Nexletol?
Side effects of Nexletol include:
- upper respiratory tract infection,
- muscle spasms,
- high levels of uric acid in the blood,
- back pain,
- abdominal pain or discomfort,
- bronchitis,
- pain in extremities,
- anemia, and.
