What are the most common side effects of Zetia?

More common side effects in people taking Zetia* include:

  • upper respiratory infections, such as colds.
  • diarrhea.
  • joint pain.
  • sinusitis (swelling of the sinuses)
  • pain in your arms, legs, hands, or feet.

What are the long term side effects of Zetia?

You may experience muscle problems as a side effect of Zetia. These problems can include muscle pain and muscle weakness, and rarely, muscle breakdown. You may also have muscle cramps, spasms, or stiffness. Muscle problems were reported in clinical studies of adults and children who took Zetia with statin drugs.

What medications should not be taken with Zetia?

You should not use ezetimibe with a “statin” cholesterol medicine (Zocor, Lipitor, Crestor, and others) if:

  • you have active liver disease;
  • you are pregnant; or.
  • you are breastfeeding a baby.

What are the side effects of Zetia for cholesterol?

Side effects of Zetia include:

  • diarrhea,
  • back pain,
  • stomach or abdominal pain,
  • numbness or tingly feeling,
  • tired feeling,
  • headache,
  • dizziness,
  • depressed mood,

When should I take Zetia morning or night?

by Drugs.com There is no best time to take Zetia, as it works exactly the same whether you take it in the morning, afternoon or evening. Zetia is taken once a day, at the same time each day and it can be taken with or without food.

What is the best time of day to take Zetia?

Should Zetia be taken at night?

Official Answer. There is no best time to take Zetia, as it works exactly the same whether you take it in the morning, afternoon or evening. Zetia is taken once a day, at the same time each day and it can be taken with or without food.

Is Zetia hard on the liver?

Yes, Zetia (ezetimibe) can cause liver damage, although it is very rare. Monitor liver enzymes for the development of serious toxic hepatitis and consider ezetimibe discontinuation if it develops.

Is Zetia better than statins?

Official Answer. Whether Zetia is better or worse than a statin at reducing cholesterol depends on the individual patient. Zetia and statins reduce cholesterol each with their own different mode of action.

Is it OK to take Zetia every other day?