Common Joint pain, Sinus inflammation, Limb pain, Diarrhoea, Respiratory tract infection.

Expert advice for Ezetimide Tablet
Decreases total cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol (LDL). This helps prevent heart attack and stroke. Regular exercise and low-fat diet further help to lower levels of fat in the blood. Can be used with other medications to lower cholesterol. Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.

Q. Is Ezetimide a bile acid sequestrent /statin?
Ezetimide belongs to a class of medication called as cholesterol absorption inhibitors. It is not a bile acid sequestrent or statin

Q. Is Ezetimide a generic drug / same as Ezetrol/Zetia?
Yes, Ezetimide is a generic name and Ezetrol/Zetia is the brand name of Ezetimide

Q. Is Ezetimide safe?
Ezetimide is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. How does Ezetimide reduce cholesterol in the body?
Ezetimide prevents the absorption of cholesterol from the intestine into the blood

Q. Does Ezetimide cause weight gain, muscle pain, cancer, lowers triglyceride, increase HDL?
Ezetimide lowers triglyceride, increases the level of HDL in blood and has been found to reduce weight and cause muscle pain; however, cancer has not been reported.