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How effective is zetia (ezetimibe) and what are its side effects?
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Depends: By itself Zetia (ezetimibe) is weak agent when added to a statin is a powerful LDL lowering agent. When ever you combine two agents for cholesterol the side effects can be increased. Muscle pain and liver abnomalities sholud be monitored.
Answered 2/19/2015
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