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Is It Safe To Take Zetia With Pravastatin,metformin And Amlodipine-Venazepril When Having High Cholesterol?

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Question : I am 70 years old and weigh 100 lbs. I am taking pravastatin, metformin and Amlodipine-Venazepril. Is it safe for me to take Zetia 10 mg tablet once a day? My cholesterol is 117 now.
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Brief Answer: Please refer to the answer below... Detailed Answer: Hi, I read your concerns and would like to say that it's safe to take Zetia 10 mg once a day. The most common side effects especially when it's combined with pravastatin is Liver damage. Hope i answered to your query. Hope it answered to your inquiry! Feel free to ask me again at the next follow up if you have more questions. Dr.Benard
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Is It Safe To Take Zetia With Pravastatin,metformin And Amlodipine-Venazepril When Having High Cholesterol?

Brief Answer: Please refer to the answer below... Detailed Answer: Hi, I read your concerns and would like to say that it's safe to take Zetia 10 mg once a day. The most common side effects especially when it's combined with pravastatin is Liver damage. Hope i answered to your query. Hope it answered to your inquiry! Feel free to ask me again at the next follow up if you have more questions. Dr.Benard