Ezetimibe (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 has been associated with lower levels of the following nutrients. This pattern data is surfaced by WePattern's 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