Ezetimibe for High Cholesterol User Reviews (Page 5)

• Smart...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2021

"Was having some heart issues (fluttering, tightening in chest) Went to hospital. Ran test and found heart issue was a fluke, but my cholesterol was high, which I knew. Can't take statins. Told dr. not to put me on any statins. Had me take Ezetimibe (Zetia). I was really hesitant. Took approx. 2-days before the rash and severe hives appeared. 3rd day is was from my neck down to my knees with severe rash and raised hives. Back to the ER. Put me on 50mg of Prednisone for 5 days. Dr. told me to NEVER take it again. Wish they would listen. Was out of work for a couple days until the hives/rash started to subside. Awful few days. Prednisone was giving me grief, also, but helped with the rash/hives."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2023

"I have inactive CAD, so recently my cardiologist suggested Zetia to lower my bad cholesterol, which, although not very high, is still higher than where it is recommended. I decided to wait on starting the med until I had my annual checkup with my primary doctor, and she ran a new blood panel. I was happy to see my LDL had dropped 20 points, but still 30 points over the optimum level of 70. So I thought I would give Zetia a try, but still nervous because of potential side effects since I am very drug sensitive and have had adverse reactions to statins and some other drugs. I only took 1/2 tab yesterday to test it out, and I thought I felt a sensation later on my tongue. Tried 1/2 again today, and about a half hour later felt another sensation like numbness on my tongue and the roof of my mouth. So that's it for me. Can't speak to the drug's effectiveness. I will continue to take lecithin, as I have been doing to work on lowering my cholesterol further through exercise and diet."

• Barb
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2022

"I had some muscle pain and joint pain the first week, but now that is gone. My biggest complaint is urinary retention. I can barely go to the bathroom. It takes a long time to empty my bladder, which I believe it does not empty fully. My stomach and abdomen are very distended and that's very uncomfortable."

• Peter
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 13, 2018

"35-year-old Caucasian male. I take Ezetimibe along with Lodalis and Repatha for high cholesterol. I have severe hip pain but I don't know which drug causes it. Otherwise I have no side effects from these three meds and they have dramatically lowered my cholesterol. Recommended if you can afford these drugs."

• will
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 15, 2021

"I've been taking this medication for months and still can't get it right. If I take in the morning it makes me go to the toilet 2 or 3 times within 3 hours and have stomach cramp making it difficult to go out for fear of pooing your pants with slimy poo! If I take it at night [as recommended] I sleep 2 hours its horrendous ! I've tried reducing my fat intake and now use olive oil to cook with, low fat margarine and 1 take away [fatty fish chips] a month"

• Tessa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2024

"I was on Atorvastatin after a TIA. It was fine for a couple of weeks, and then I started to feel increasingly brain-foggy and so exhausted, I just wanted to lie on the floor. I came off them after four months, and within two days I felt back to normal. However, my cholesterol crept up again, so my GP put me on Ezetimibe. This time, I was fine for the first 6 days, but I’m now getting the same brain fog and extreme exhaustion as I had with Atorvastatin. I’ve also had some weird spasms in my fingers. I’ll give Ezetimibe another couple of weeks, but it feels as if my quality of life has vanished yet again. Quite depressed about it."

• Aggies
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 13, 2024

Zetia (ezetimibe) "I took 10mg of Zetia for high cholesterol for a period of time. Later, I needed heart surgery and was off of it for a period of time. When I resumed the medication, I realized how bad it made me feel, even at a low dose, nothing specific, just general fatigue."

• fgr
• June 25, 2013

Zetia (ezetimibe) "I have been using Zetia for two years. I am also having extreme muscle pain with profuse sweating when I get too hot."

• Nunu
• March 5, 2014

Zetia (ezetimibe) "Dizziness, tiredness, runny nose, sore throat, cough, diarrhea, generally feel bad."

• gone2...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2016

Zetia (ezetimibe) "Only took 2 days. Leg pains already, flu-like symptoms, felt feverish, but no fever. Cold, clammy chills. I can't take statins, and it seems this is a no-go also."

• Heidi
• March 21, 2013

Zetia (ezetimibe) "Stopped taking Zetia at night as I had horrific nightmares. Will try it in the morning, see if I have any side effects. Can't take statins because of muscle pain."

• Carl...
• April 20, 2013

Zetia (ezetimibe) "After starting Zetia, I began to have weird dreams which lasted throughout the night. I began taking it in the morning with my breakfast, and had stomach discomfort."

• Notha...
• October 22, 2015

Zetia (ezetimibe) "I took 1 zetia and my throat swelled up. I wound up in ER, getting IV steroids and benedryl. I will never take it again. I cannot take statins due to terrible muscle pain."

• sg372
• May 24, 2010

Zetia (ezetimibe) "Put my heart into A-fibrillation. It was discontinued, and no sign of A-fibrillation in the heart when checked."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2015

Zetia (ezetimibe) "I am shocked at the out of pocket price of Zetia of out of $95,00 a month. Since this seems to be on only non statin replacement of the use with cholesterol you are definitely price gouging"

• RJano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 4, 2020

"I've been trying to figure out why I'm in so much pain day and night . My shoulders and elbows hurt so bad I'm lucky to get 2 hrs of sleep a night"

• ahilley
• September 8, 2015

Zetia (ezetimibe) "I experienced severe abdominal cramps and pain as well as diarrhea. I also experienced weakness and fatigue. I could not tolerate the drug, so I do not know if it had any effect on my cholesterol."

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2010

Zetia (ezetimibe) "So far no muscle pain with this medication. Very expensive over $100 for 1 month supply, and no generic."

• Pat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2019

"Took one dose of this medication ezetimibe and thought I was going to spontaneously combust felt like my body was on fire. I will not be taking it again."

• Anonymous
• September 2, 2009

Zetia (ezetimibe) "I have not had any bad experiences with this medicine since I started taking it. I am very pleased it is working so well for me."

• Kaiser
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2019

"Poison, never felt so I'll in my life after 5 days. Pressure headache, neck pain, sinus problems body pains, constant peeing and tiredness."

• deckert
• March 31, 2008

Zetia (ezetimibe) "Cut my LDL in half when added in combination with Lipitor."

• LSG
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 16, 2017

Zetia (ezetimibe) "Got my cholesterol under control and no adverse side effects. Cost is a bit high, but, insurance pays about 66%."

• Sharim
• May 30, 2020

"Started on ezetimibe and developed hives, skin blisters, and severe rash where my skin started peeling off.. never gonna take it again!! Calling my doctor"

• tom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2020

Zetia (ezetimibe) "Started on Zetia on top of Crestor. Still taking it but the vivid wild and bizarre dreams at night are awful. Wake up exhausted. I'll continue, but we'll see for how long."