Zetia

The drug Zetia affects the amount of cholesterol in the blood, increasing the good cholesterol, or reducing cholesterol that is harmful to human health. Controlling blood cholesterol levels is very important, as people with high cholesterol levels are at risk of developing dangerous diseases. Many people take medicines to normalize their cholesterol in order to prevent strokes.

Zetia is a prescription drug, so only your healthcare provider can prescribe it to you. Before using it, you should tell your doctor about any symptoms you are experiencing. Inform the doctor about any illnesses you have had recently.

In some cases, Zetia may be prescribed in combination with other medicines if it will make the treatment more effective. An equally important condition for improving the effectiveness of treatment is the compliance with a low-cholesterol diet and its combination with physical activity. When a patient fully complies with all the recommendations and conditions of the treatment, the results can exceed all expectations. During the therapy period, the patient can cope with cholesterol problems and also improve the body shape.

Warning

Do not take Zetia if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine. It is forbidden to use several drugs that affect cholesterol levels at the same time. All of your medications should only be taken on the advice of your doctor. It is forbidden to use Zetia if the patient has any liver problems. Zetia is contraindicated to pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding.

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you should definitely tell your doctor about this, as the use of Zetia can cause some complications during pregnancy and adversely affect the unborn baby. If you are breastfeeding but have to use this medicine, protect your baby from breast milk during your treatment. This is important, because the active substance of the drug can penetrate into breast milk and harm the baby.

If during the course of treatment you begin to experience unexplained pain symptoms, severe weakness, or a fever unrelated to a cold, then you should immediately contact your doctor and tell about your symptoms. It is important to stay under the supervision of your doctor throughout your treatment and to keep him or her informed about any changes in your health condition.

Elderly women using Zetia have an increased risk of developing renal failure. Typically, patients undergoing the treatment with cholesterol medications often must have a blood test and a doctor's examination to monitor the treatment results. In some cases, the doctor may make changes in the treatment and adjust the originally prescribed dosage of the drug.

Application

Usually the drug is taken once a day with a little water. Food intake does not matter when taking Zetia. Take the drug carefully following all the doctor's advice and instructions for using the drug. The treatment course can be long and you may not notice any positive dynamics during the first therapy weeks.

Side Effects

Zetia has common side effects such as sore throat, sneezing, cold symptoms, diarrhea, joint pain, and pain in various parts of the body.

If you experience allergies (rash, skin redness, swelling), seek immediate medical attention.

Call your doctor if you experience discoloration of your urine, severe weakness, fever, or severe muscle pain during the treatment.

Discuss with your doctor complete information about the medication, the list of side effects and contraindications.

Comparison

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• Zetia vs Lopid
• Zetia vs Lipitor
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