Ezetimibe — Nutrient Depletion & Health Patterns
Also known as: Ezetimibe (Zetia)
Drug Class: Cholesterol medication
Cholesterol absorption inhibitor that works in the small intestine to reduce the amount of cholesterol absorbed from food. Often used alone or in combination with statins.
Nutrients That Ezetimibe May Deplete
Long-term use of Ezetimibe is associated with lower levels of the following nutrients based on peer-reviewed clinical research. WePattern surfaces these patterns from its clinical Knowledge Graph.
- CoQ10
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Beta-carotene
Common Side Effects of Ezetimibe
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain (especially with statins)
- Headache
- Stomach pain
Key Drug Interactions — Ezetimibe
Ezetimibe has 5 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Statins
- Fibrates
- Cyclosporine
- Bile acid sequestrants
- Warfarin
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ezetimibe deplete nutrients?
Yes. Ezetimibe has been associated with depletion of CoQ10, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Beta-carotene based on clinical research. WePattern maps these relationships from peer-reviewed sources.
What nutrients does Ezetimibe deplete?
Ezetimibe is associated with lower levels of: CoQ10, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Beta-carotene. These depletions can develop over weeks to months of regular use.
What are the side effects of Ezetimibe?
Common side effects associated with Ezetimibe include: Diarrhea; Fatigue; Joint pain; Muscle pain (especially with statins); Headache.