What is Zetia?
Zetia is generically known as ezetimibe, which reduces how much cholesterol the body absorbs. Zetia is often used to deal with high cholesterol, and is sometimes administered in conjunction with other cholesterol-reducing drugs. Zetia can be used for other reasons. Consult a doctor for more information.
Potential for Abuse?
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Zetia Side Effects
Serious Zetia side effects:
- Allergic reactions: hives, difficult breathing, swelling
- Muscle weakness
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Fever
- Loss of hunger
- Darker urine and feces
- Jaundice
- Chest pain
- Pancreatitis (severe and unpleasant pain in the stomach often spreading throughout the back; vomiting, nausea and an increased heart rate)
Less serious Zetia side effects:
- Numbness
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Confusion
- Depression
- Runny noses
- Joint and back pain
- Coughing
This is not a complete list of Zetia side effects. Consult your doctor for a full list.
Interesting Zetia Tidbits
Here are some interesting facts about Zetia:
- A controversial story in the New York Times about Zetia happened in 2008, in which allegations said Zetia actually increased arterial fatty plaques rather than reducing them.
- Zetia is metabolized by the liver and intestinal wall
- It has a half-life of about 19-30 hours.
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