Buy Zetia today, as this medicine (brand Zetia or generic Zetia) is used either alone or with other cholesterol lowering drugs (e.g. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or "statins"), along with a cholesterol-lowering diet, to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Reducing cholesterol helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet.
Zetia Directions
Always follow directions for use of Zetia (as provided by your doctor). Read the patient leaflet carefully, and ask your medical advisor for further information. Zetia can be taken with or without food in stomach. If you are also taking a bile acid sequestrant (e.g., cholestyramine, colestipol, or colesevelam), take ezetimibe at least two hours before or at least four hours after the bile acid sequestrant. Store Zetia at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C), and keep it away from heat and light. You may briefly store it at temperatures of between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Not suitable for bathroom storage. Keep taking Zetia, even when you feel better. Never miss a dose, if you do and the dose is close to the time of the second dose, then skip the missed dose and get back to a normal schedule. Never double dose.
Zetia Cautions
Don’t use Zetia if you have allergies associated with it. It may take two weeks for Zetia to take effect – Check with your doctor before you stop your treatment. Laboratory and/or medical tests, including cholesterol levels, liver function tests, blood counts, and creatine phosphokinase (CPK) levels, may be performed while you are taking this medicine to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. You must keep doctor and lab appointments while you are on a course of Zetia. When ezetimibe is given with a statin agent, liver function tests should be performed to monitor for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details. For any new prescription or non-prescription medicine, talk with your doctor for approval. If you are pregnant, then discuss with your doctor as to the risks of nursing while on Zetia. It is unknown if Zetia passes through breast-milk.
Zetia Side Effects
Some side effects include dizziness, headache, diarrhea, or stuffy nose. Check with your doctor if they become a problem. If you experience unusual tiredness, muscle ache, fever, chills, or sore throat; joint pain; weakness; unusual bruising or bleeding then contact your doctor as soon as possible. Other immediate concerns include chest pain; yellowing of the eyes or skin; dark urine; pale stools; unusual fatigue; swelling of hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing; hoarseness; severe stomach or back pain with nausea and vomiting. The symptoms of an allergic reaction for Zetia include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you notice other side effects – please note that allergic reactions for Zetia are very rare, but may occur. Please be aware of all and any side effects before you buy Zetia.