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What Causes Stomach Upset After Using Ezetrol 10mg?

HI I am 81 years old female , I had two strokes one in 2012, one in 2014 , cholesterol is a bit too high. the strokes have not left any health concern , I keep walking 2kms every day. Question : should I still take EZETROL ? I started it only 2 years ago I still have side affects stomach upset etc.. Thank you Jeannine
posted on Sat, 2 May 2015
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Dear Ma'am, Hi
Welcome to HCM.
I appreciate your concern for the safety of Ezetrol.

Yes, you have to take Ezetrol as it is found to be effective in preventing the lipid rich clot formation and thus the stroke.

Used to lower the high cholesterol level, Ezetrol (Ezetimibe) can produce the following side effects like diarrhea, back pain, stomach or abdominal pain, numbness or tiredness.

If stomach upset is become troublesome you may please ask your treating doctor to review the prescription, may be you an alternate but a safer drug to lower the high cholesterol level.

Meanwhile continue to have your regular walk, etc.

Hope to have answered your query.

A feed back is appreciated.
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What Causes Stomach Upset After Using Ezetrol 10mg?

Dear Ma am, Hi Welcome to HCM. I appreciate your concern for the safety of Ezetrol. Yes, you have to take Ezetrol as it is found to be effective in preventing the lipid rich clot formation and thus the stroke. Used to lower the high cholesterol level, Ezetrol (Ezetimibe) can produce the following side effects like diarrhea, back pain, stomach or abdominal pain, numbness or tiredness. If stomach upset is become troublesome you may please ask your treating doctor to review the prescription, may be you an alternate but a safer drug to lower the high cholesterol level. Meanwhile continue to have your regular walk, etc. Hope to have answered your query. A feed back is appreciated.