Ezetimibe (Zetia)
$1.11
Zetia contains Ezetimibe and lowers cholesterol by reducing how much is absorbed from food, often used alongside a statin.
Drug Information
5 reviews for Ezetimibe (Zetia)
Zetia contains Ezetimibe.
Ezetimibe is a cholesterol-lowering medicine. It reduces how much cholesterol your body absorbs from food.
It is often used together with a statin when the statin alone is not enough, or on its own for people who cannot take statins.
What is it used for?
- High cholesterol, with a statin or on its own
- Some inherited cholesterol conditions
How does it work?
Ezetimibe blocks a protein in the small intestine that absorbs cholesterol from food and bile. Less cholesterol gets into the blood.
This information is written in simple words to help you understand this product. It does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Read these points before you start. If any of them apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, drink a lot of alcohol, have an underactive thyroid, or have had muscle problems with a cholesterol medicine.
- Do not take it if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Some medicines raise the risk of muscle problems, such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, some HIV and hepatitis C medicines, ciclosporin, gemfibrozil and some antifungals. Check with your pharmacist.
- Keep eating a healthy diet low in saturated fat. The medicine works best together with healthy habits.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every other medicine, vitamin or herbal product you use.
- Keep this product out of the reach and sight of children.
Like all medicines, Zetia can cause side effects, but not everybody gets them.
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea or stomach pain
- Tiredness
- Muscle aches
These are usually mild and often get better as your body gets used to it. Tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
Stop using it and get medical help straight away if you notice:
- Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, especially with fever, feeling unwell or dark urine
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine
- Signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling or trouble breathing
This is not a complete list. If you notice anything unusual, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Take it once a day, at any time, but at the same time each day.
- Swallow the tablet with water. You can take it with or without food.
- The usual adult dose is 10 mg once a day.
- If you take a bile acid medicine (like colestyramine), take ezetimibe at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after it.
If you miss a dose: Take it as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Never take two doses at once.
If you use too much: Contact your doctor, a poison control centre or your local emergency number straight away, even if you feel fine. Take the pack with you.
How to store it: Keep it in its original pack at room temperature (below 25°C / 77°F), away from heat, damp and direct sunlight. Do not use it after the expiry date.
- QHow long do I need to take Zetia?
- A
Usually for life. It only keeps cholesterol down while you take it.
- QWhat if I get muscle aches on Zetia?
- A
Mild aches are fairly common. If you have unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially with dark urine, contact your doctor straight away.
- QCan I drink alcohol with Zetia?
- A
Small amounts are usually fine. Heavy drinking can harm your liver.
- QIs Zetia a statin?
- A
No. It works in a different way, by blocking cholesterol absorption in the gut.

Scarlett Watanabe –
My order went through without any problems. My Ezetimibe matched the description on the page. The price was fair compared to other places I checked.
Rahul Verma –
Wanted to share my experience with this order. It arrived on time, just as I expected. The item looked exactly like the listing. A good experience from start to finish.
Andrew Herrera –
Placed an order for Ezetimibe and it was handled well. I was not left waiting long, the delivery was quick. No damage anywhere, the packaging did its job. The quality looked good to me. Overall, a smooth and simple experience.
Zara Thomas –
Tried this site for the first time and had a good experience. Reasonably priced and the discount at checkout was a nice touch. Everything was laid out clearly, so ordering felt stress free. I would order Zetia here again.
Youssef Yang –
Ordered Zetia a few days ago and wanted to leave a quick review. I compared a few sites and this one had the better price. No confusing steps, just a simple checkout.