Zetia medication information by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Zetia side effects

Zetia is a prescription medication that reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body. Zetia is used to reduce the amount of total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B (a protein needed to make cholesterol) in the blood. Zetia is used with a low cholesterol diet and, in some cases, other cholesterol lowering medications. Zetia is a prescription pharmaceutical drug that should not be taken by people who are allergic to any of its ingredients.

Zetia is one of the newer prescription cholesterol lowering medications. Statins lower cholesterol by blocking the enzyme your liver needs to produce cholesterol, Zetia medication reduces the absorption of cholesterol in the digestive tract. Zetia medication is either prescribed by itself to lower cholesterol, or in conjunction with statin medications (Lipitor, Zocor and others) to maximize cholesterol reduction.

Zetia Side Effects
Common Zetia side effects may include abdominal pain, diarrhea and tiredness. Other Zetia side effects include joint pain, muscle pain, chest pain, and dizziness.

Zetia medication Questions
Q. Can diabetes result from being treated with Zetia medication?
   A. I don't know.