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I have been taking zetia (ezetimibe) 10 mg tablets for about 9 months. i have had body aches and muscle weakness as i have had with other statins. suggestions?
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Try going off med: Zetia (ezetimibe) is not a statin but this med too can cause muscle inflammation. If you have symptoms that might be caused by a med, talk with your doctor and stop it for a while to see how you feel. But do it with your doctor so that you can decide on the plan together.
Answered 9/28/2016
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