Any experiences with Zetia? - High Cholesterol Message Board

Z'sMom · 02-04-2005, 09:46 AM

I have genetically 'gifted' high cholesterol (paternal GF & GM, father, 1 brother & sister). My Dr. has put me on zetia since she's had some good results EVEN IF it's not taken in conjunction with the other chol. meds it was originally designed to supplement.

Is anyone on Zetia? With or without other chol. meds? Is it effective for you?

We're doing a 6 week trial and I'm just looking for personal experiences. Thank you!

NineLives · 02-04-2005, 12:50 PM

My brother is taking Vytorin which is combination Zocor and Zetia and is having excellent results. I'm going to talk to my doctor about switching or adding Zetia to my Zocor. My brothers HDL has went up from between 19 and 25 to 37 in about a 7 month period.

jtu91952 · 02-04-2005, 04:52 PM

I used zetia alone for about three weeks. I can't say if it helped or not bcuz i quit due to severe side effects. It caused me lower back pain, side pain where the liver is located and constipation.

Hope you have better luck.

Sispresso · 02-04-2005, 06:42 PM

Hello

Today Feb 4, 2005, Health Canada, the Canadian equivalent to the FDA, has put out an official warning on Ezetrol (ezetimibe) or Zetia.

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read the warning here:

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpfb-dgpsa/tpd-dpt/ezetrol_hpc_e.html

jjano · 02-15-2005, 04:24 PM

My wife was put on ""Zetia"" while attending a clinic for folks with high or irratic (C) numbers. Since hers can fluctuate betweem 300/525, it was the latest attempt to get a med to help lower. We have long been on the low (C) diet. The result was bad sides by the end of the first week.

So much for med help.

Jim