How to use Ezetimibe? (Zetia - Ezetrol) - Dose, Side Effects, Safety - Doctor Explains

In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Ezetimibe. We will discuss how and when to use it, we will cover its side effects, dosage and much, much more.

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Generic name: Ezetimibe.
Brand names: Zetia and Ezetrol.
Available as a tablet.

How to use it?
- Tablet: Just swallow it with half a glass of water.
You may take the medicine at any time of the day. It is best to choose a fixed time, then you are less likely to forget a dose.

When to use it?
Ezetimibe lowers absorption of cholesterol, reducing total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. In addition is also slightly increases HDL-cholesterol.
LDL cholesterol is considered the bad cholesterol. It can play a role in building up plaques inside of your arteries, increasing cardiovascular risk, which could ultimately cause a stroke or heart attack.
In addition HDL is considered the good cholesterol, because it lowers your cardiovascular risk.
Through these effects Ezetimibe can therefore be used to lower someone's cardiovascular risk and to treat hypercholesterolemia.
The effect starts within a week and is maximal after 2–4 weeks.

What is the correct dosage?
The precise dose will depend on your specific indication of use, the side effect you might experience and the severity of your symptoms. Therefore always use the precise amount and frequency your doctor prescribed you.
- However, most doctors will start with an initial dose of 10mg/ 1x per day.

What are the side-effects?
- Common (1-10%): Abdominal pain, diarrhoea, flatulence, headache, muscle pain, fatigue and elevations in your blood values
- Uncommon (0.1-1%): high blood pressure, chest pain, hot flushes, cough, nausea, dry mouth, inflammation of your stomach, decreased appetite, itching, rash, muscle spasms, pain, muscle weakness and edema.

Safety:
- Ezetimibe is safe to use will driving. Furthermore, in moderation it can also be combined with alcohol.
- Next, ezetimibe could have interactions with other drugs you are using. Therefore always discuss this with your personal doctor.
- Lastly, ezetimibe could be dangerous for pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding. Therefore always discuss this with your personal doctor.

- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -

Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2022). Ezetimib.
2: Apotheek.nl (2022). Ezetimib.

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