Pros & Cons
What are the pros and cons of ezetimibe (Zetia)?
- Available as a generic at a lower price
- Ezetimibe can be taken with or without food.
- Once-daily dosing and being available as combination pills with atorvastatin are excellent for compliance.
- Effective at lowering LDL (the bad cholesterol) by itself or in combination with other medications in people who cannot do this through diet and exercise.
- Does not increase HDL (the “good” cholesterol) as well as other medications
- Does not lower triglycerides (another type of “bad” fat) as well as other medications
- Ezetimibe is not proven to lower the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, stroke, and other heart diseases.
- Does not lower cholesterol as well as statin as monotherapy (being used alone)
- Not enough data on pregnant and breastfeeding women
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