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Ezetimibe is available as a 10 mg oral tablet.

Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor and is used for the treatment of high cholesterol in certain people.

Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor. It works by lowering the amount of “bad” cholesterol (called LDL) that’s absorbed from your gut.

Ezetimibe is typically taken as 10 mg by mouth once per day with or without food.

Ezetimibe is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have any of the following:

• Hypersensitivity to Ezetimibe or any excipient of Ezetimibe. (4)
• When used in combination with a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy, Ezetimibe is contraindicated in patients for whom a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy are contraindicated

Common side effects of Ezetimibe:

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Diarrhea
• Joint pain
• Inflamed sinuses
• Pain in arms or legs

Serious side effects are rare with Ezetimibe.

The following medications may interact with Ezetimibe:

• Cyclosporine: Combination increases exposure of Ezetimibe and cyclosporine. Cyclosporine concentrations should be monitored in patients taking Ezetimibe concomitantly
• Fibrates: Coadministration of Ezetimibe with fibrates other than fenofibrate is not recommended until use in patients is adequately studied. If cholelithiasis is suspected in a patient receiving Ezetimibe and fenofibrate, gallbladder studies are indicated, and alternative lipidlowering therapy should be considered
• Bile Acid Sequestrants: Cholestyramine combination decreases exposure of Ezetimibe

Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers

It is not known if Ezetimibe will harm your unborn baby. You and your doctor will have to decide if you should take Ezetimibe while you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant.

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