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Reported Zetia Side Effects: myalgia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, asthenia, abdominal pain upper, muscular weakness, rhabdomyolysis, fatigue, nausea, pancreatitis acute, alanine aminotransferase increased, pancreatitis relapsing.
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Zetia Side Effects Report #5283752-0Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Sept 26, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis. ZETIA dosage: 10MG, DAILY, PO. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283753-2
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis. ZETIA dosage: 10MG, DAILY; PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283754-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Sept 18, 2006. Male patient was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis. ZETIA dosage: 10MG, DAILY; PO. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283755-6
ZETIA problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 30, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis. ZETIA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283756-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Mar 23, 2006. Female patient was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283759-3
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 07, 2006. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis acute. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with TYLENOL, ZESTRIL, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283760-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Feb 28, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283762-3
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 28, 2006. Male patient was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypersensitivity. ZETIA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283763-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Feb 22, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283766-0
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: swelling face. ZETIA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ECOTRIN, LASIX. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283767-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Feb 07, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: jaundice, pancreatitis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283768-4
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2006. Female patient was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: unevaluable event. ZETIA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283774-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Feb 01, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283858-6
ZETIA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, diabetes mellitus and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus, haemorrhage, myopathy, myositis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/UNK/PO. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, WARFARIN, LANTUS, HUMALOG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284869-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Sept 18, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284871-5
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 14, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284875-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Sept 08, 2006. Female patient was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZETIA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284876-4
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 06, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with CRESTOR. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284879-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Aug 30, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284880-6
ZETIA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 28, 2006. Female patient was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adverse event, no adverse effect, overdose. ZETIA dosage: 20 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284888-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Aug 24, 2006. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with COUMADIN, DIOVAN, GLUCOPHAGE, GLUCOTROL, PRAVACHOL, PREVACID. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284891-0
ZETIA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol abnormal and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia. ZETIA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM, ATENOLOL. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284893-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Aug 18, 2006. Female patient was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholelithiasis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284898-3
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 18, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholelithiasis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284965-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on July 12, 2006. Female patient was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis. ZETIA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284975-7
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 147.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholecystitis, cholelithiasis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with ACTONEL, DETROL, LEXAPRO, PLETAL, PREMARIN, PRILOSEC, SYNTHROID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284976-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on June 28, 2006. Female patient, 77 years of age, was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZETIA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284978-2
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 23, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphonia, swollen tongue. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with PRAVACHOL, ADALAT, FLOMAX, ASPIRIN, BENZONATATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284979-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on June 07, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with HYDRODIURIL, VASOTEC, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284989-7
ZETIA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 19, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, vomiting. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with BENICAR, HYDRODIURIL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284991-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on May 10, 2006. Female patient, 64 years of age, was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, confusional state, constipation, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, hepatitis, menopausal symptoms, mental status changes, osteoarthritis, pain in extremity. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5284994-0
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 02, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, high density lipoprotein decreased, low density lipoprotein increased. ZETIA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOSAMAX, HYDRODIURIL, PRAVACHOL, VASOTEC, ZANTAC, ZOLOFT, ASCORBIC ACID, NITROGLYCERIN. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5285000-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Apr 17, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5285002-8
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2006. Female patient was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/PO. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5285073-9
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Aug 17, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5285080-6
ZETIA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 02, 2006. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: internal hernia, pancreatitis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/PO. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5285081-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Aug 07, 2006. Female patient was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5285083-1
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5285095-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Aug 03, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fatigue, myalgia. ZETIA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5285101-0
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased. ZETIA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5285102-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on July 26, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: urticaria. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5285126-5
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 25, 2006. Female patient was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coagulopathy, pancreatitis. ZETIA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5285127-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on July 07, 2006. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood urea increased, diabetes mellitus inadequate control, neutrophilia, normochromic normocytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOPHAGE, LANTUS, LIPITOR, TOPROL, GLYBURIDE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5285132-0
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 12, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatitis acute. ZETIA dosage: 10 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with HYDRODIURIL, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283454-0
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Mar 20, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: flank pain, pancreatitis. ZETIA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283459-X
ZETIA problem was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on Mar 27, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscular weakness, tendon rupture. ZETIA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, VALSARTAN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5283897-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ZETIA problem on Mar 29, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, dizziness, muscular weakness. ZETIA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, ALEVE. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5285028-4
ZETIA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with insomnia and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, fatigue, fracture, road traffic accident, sleep walking. ZETIA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLOMAX, BENICAR, AMBIEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5285418-X
Physician from FRANCE reported ZETIA problem on Mar 28, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia, weight decreased. ZETIA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zetia Side Effects Report #5285423-3
ZETIA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 30, 2005. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 160.9 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZETIA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea. ZETIA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Ezetimibe
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a603015.html
(ez et' i mibe)Why is this medication prescribed?
Ezetimibe is used together with lifestyle changes (diet, weight-loss, exercise) to reduce the amount of cholesterol (a fat-like substance) and other fatty substances in the blood. It may be used alone or in combination with a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). Ezetimibe is in a class of medications called cholesterol-lowering medications. It works by preventing the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine.
Buildup of cholesterol and fats along the walls of the blood vessels (a process known as atherosclerosis) decreases blood flow and, therefore, the oxygen supply to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. Lowering blood levels of cholesterol and fats may help to decrease your chances of getting heart disease, angina (chest pain), strokes, and heart attacks. In addition to taking a cholesterol-lowering medication, making certain changes in your daily habits can also lower your cholesterol blood levels. You should eat a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol (see SPECIAL DIETARY), exercise 30 minutes on most, if not all days, and lose weight if you are overweight.
How should this medicine be used?
Ezetimibe comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. To help you remember to take ezetimibe, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take ezetimibe exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Continue to take ezetimibe even if you feel well. Do not stop taking ezetimibe without talking to your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking ezetimibe,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ezetimibe or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants (‘blood thinners’) such as warfarin (Coumadin), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), fenofibrate (TriCor), and gemfibrozil (Lopid). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- if you are taking cholestyramine (Questran), colesevelam (WellChol), or colestipol (Colestid), take it 4 hours before or 2 hours after ezetimibe.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking ezetimibe, call your doctor.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet. This kind of diet includes cottage cheese, fat-free milk, fish (not canned in oil), vegetables, poultry, egg whites, and polyunsaturated oils and margarines (corn, safflower, canola, and soybean oils). Avoid foods with excess fat in them such as meat (especially liver and fatty meat), egg yolks, whole milk, cream, butter, shortening, lard, pastries, cakes, cookies, gravy, peanut butter, chocolate, olives, potato chips, coconut, cheese (other than cottage cheese), coconut oil, palm oil, and fried foods.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Ezetimibe may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- headache
- dizziness
- diarrhea
- sore throat
- runny nose
- sneezing
- joint pain
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- hives
- rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- upset stomach
- extreme tiredness
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- lack of energy
- loss of appetite
- pain in the upper right part of the stomach
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- flu-like symptoms
- muscle pain or weakness
- fever
- chills
- pale or fatty stools
- chest pain
Ezetimibe may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests before and during treatment to check your body's response to ezetimibe.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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