What is the drug ezetimibe used for?

What is the drug ezetimibe used for?

It’s used to treat high blood cholesterol. This is when you have too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood. You may also be prescribed ezetimibe if you cannot take cholesterol-lowering medicines called statins, or if statins do not work for you. Ezetimibe is available on prescription only.

What is the side effects of spironolactone?

Spironolactone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • vomiting.
  • diarrhea.
  • stomach pain or cramps.
  • enlarged or painful breasts in men or women.
  • irregular menstrual periods.

Does spironolactone grow hair?

Spironolactone slows down the production of androgens. These are male sex hormones, including testosterone. Reduced production of androgens can slow down the progression of hair loss caused by androgenic alopecia. It can also encourage hair to regrow.

What not to eat with ezetimibe?

stomach (abdominal) pain – try to rest and relax.

  • diarrhoea – drink lots of fluids,such as water or squash,to avoid dehydration.
  • farting – try to not eat foods that cause wind (such as lentils,peas,beans and onions).
  • feeling tired – try to relax when possible and avoid intense exercise to see if that helps.
  • How effective is ezetimibe?

    Back pain

  • body aches or pain
  • chest pain
  • chills
  • cold or flu-like symptoms
  • congestion
  • coughing
  • diarrhea
  • difficulty in moving
  • dizziness
  • What are the side effects of ezetimibe?

    Bloating

  • chills
  • constipation
  • darkened urine
  • fast heartbeat
  • fever
  • hives,itching,skin rash
  • hoarseness
  • indigestion
  • joint pain
  • Does ezetimibe cause high blood sugar?

    Zetia (Ezetimibe) is different from statins. They do not raise the blood sugar, there are studies that show an improvement of glycemia while using Zetia. Nausea and vomiting may be a side effect of Zetia. You can try to stop it for some days, and observe.