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What does it do?
This product is primarily used to reduce cholesterol levels. It works by reducing cholesterol absorption from the intestine.
Last text update: 2010-12-15
Last data update: 2012-01-14
Usage:
Zetia is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| High Cholesterol | 100% |
General Information:
- 6.7
- Zetia Average Satisfaction Score
- 69% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Zetia.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 8,800 users taking Zetia (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Zetia
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I take aspavor, Ezetrol,and Ecotrin for my high cholestrol condition. My cholestrol reading was below 6 at my last blood test. I also take Vectoril for blood pressure. I have been on these medications since 2005. Prior to that I was on Lipitor only since my teens. I had carotid surgery on both carotids and had to have a stent inserted after the problem resurfaced in my left carotid. I have developed Dystonia and hemi-facial spasm over the last twelve years. I sometimes have muscle spasm in my feet and legs and have sudden short spells of black out. I eat properly and am fairly active.
- 55 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-09-16 06:47:19
I take diovan and simvastatin and am in such pain in my right arm to the point it goes numb if I reach for something the wrong way. I have tried different cholestrol and high blood pressure meds. Nothing seem to work without pain. I am now dizzy at times as well as I loose my balance. My memory is very bad. In the middle of a sentence I can't remember the name of what I want to talk about. This is becoming very bothersome. I can't walk for long peroids of time. My legs become so heavy. I loose my breath. Is this normal? My doctor only looks at one symptom at a time.
- 58 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-07-05 19:38:17
After a taking Zetia for a short time I developed severe leg and foot cramps at night and was told to stop taking it and continue on Lavaza. I have also tried Lipitor, Lescol, crestor and others. All have given me severe leg pains or raised my liver count. My cholesterol is very high but I exercise and eat well and am below average weight.
- 76 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-06-12 09:46:22
