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Is Zetia A Safe Medicine For Elevated Cholesterol Levels?

Just got back from my annual physical. My LDL cholesterol was 131. Was prescribed Zetia. Had been taking Niacin but was told latest findings are not what is published. Maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise like there is no tomorrow. But I don’t like some of the reader comments I’ve seen. Is this a good thing or not?
posted on Sun, 3 Jun 2018
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Hi,

Zetia is a brand name of Ezetimibe and it is very effective to lower the blood cholesterol level.

You can safely take Zetia and your treatment is on right track. Nothing much to worry.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Is Zetia A Safe Medicine For Elevated Cholesterol Levels?

Hi, Zetia is a brand name of Ezetimibe and it is very effective to lower the blood cholesterol level. You can safely take Zetia and your treatment is on right track. Nothing much to worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.