Question 1

what is the definition or description of: vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Vytorin: Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) is a  medication used to reduce cholesterol levels.   An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects see:   https://www.drugs.com/vytorin.html

Question 2

please describe the medication: zetia (ezetimibe)?

Accepted Answer

For high cholesterol: This medication was introduced to treat patients to reduce high cholsterol and avoid fatty plaques in the vascular system. It is highly controversail and is recommended only as a last resort.

Question 3

is zetia (ezetimibe) an effective statin?

Accepted Answer

No: Zetia (ezetimibe) is not a statin. Although it lowers the cholesterol, there is no proof that it prevents bad outcomes.

Question 4

is zetia (ezetimibe) used for lowering cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes.  It lowers bad cholesterol about 18%.

Question 5

benefits/risks of zetia vs crestor (rosuvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Crestor (rosuvastatin) is better: Crestor (rosuvastatin) is a statin. Statins are the only cholesterol drugs that have been clearly shown to reduce mortality - that is, to save lives. While Zetia does lower cholesterol, there is to date no convincing evidence that it saves lives.

Question 6

i'm taking zetia plus crestor (rosuvastatin). is it ok?

Accepted Answer

OK: There should not be any significant interactions between these two medications. One thing to consider/discuss with your doctor is what dose of Rosuvastatin you should be on (low dose, eg 10 mg or high dose eg 40 mg) and what additional benefits ezetimibe confers.

Question 7

is zetia (ezetimibe) a weaker statin than the rest of the cholesterol drugs?

Accepted Answer

It's not a statin.: Zetia (ezetimibe) is a cholesterol absorption blocker.  By itself, it can lower LDL levels by no more than 18% or so, which is relatively weak compared to some statins.  However, when combined with a statin, it can give much more significant LDL lowering.  Ask your doctor if this medication is right for you.

Question 8

do you recomend zetia (ezetimibe) for reducing cholesterol, or you prefer welchol?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends what works for you (you are a unique individual). Speak to your physician.

Question 9

what is zetia (ezetimibe)? what is it used for?

Accepted Answer

Zetia (ezetimibe): Zetia is the drug ezetimibe. It is used to lower cholesterol.

Question 10

is zetia (ezetimibe) beneficial for cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends. If the problem lies in your absorption of cholesterol then Zetia (ezetimibe) may work for you.

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