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Is Zetia Safer Than Statins

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Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

I have been on zetia and fish oil for 3 years for very high cholesterol because I can't take statins due to severe muscular problems. Have tried 3 different statins and one combination and get same ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.  Sagar Makode MD

commence using statins? A few years ago I had 2 episodes of elevated liver enzymes and the cause was not identified. I'm concerned that statins might harm my liver. Maybe I could use Zetia instead.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sagar Makode ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani MD

reported it to my cardiologist an was prescribed three other drugs, all statins. If I am an hysteric, I am one who reads labels. Changed DR's, and doing well on Zetia . Any advice? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Shoaib Khan MD

continuous. I do take statins and 81 mg aspirin . Could it be Zetia? I do not have any swelling or redness in ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shoaib Khan ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Mirjeta Guni MD

Hi I am a diabetic well maintained with a steady A1C now I have been put on Zetia and I have nausea ... to stop taking it b/c of the above symptioms alone ---- I do not do well with statins. thank you YYYY ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mirjeta Guni ( Endocrinologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

sensitive to statins. Doc wanted me to try zetia as the welchol is not lowering my cholesterol numbers. I am experiencing similar symptoms I did when taking statins in the past. What are the side... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Sanjay Kini MD

Yeah, my doctor put me on zetia and almost immediately I m having the same pains in my joints, (I tore a muscle in my left arm) and I m having the same slow thought processes that I ve had with statins ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sanjay Kini ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

I have very high cholesterol but can t take statins as I get terrible muscular pain. My Dr. Just put me on Zetia in combination with 200 mg of ubiquinol. I ve only been on the Zetia for 1 week, the ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Olsi Taka MD

you think it is the statins..I take Crestor,Zetia, Niacin ...am taking statins after heart surgery 4 years ago...i hurt all over ..MANY aches and pains,tired ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olsi Taka ( Neurologist)
Dr.   Tushar Kanti Biswas MD

Could Zetia cause muscle spasms or cause leg muscles to become rigid after running or other exercise? If so, Will CoQ10 help this? I have been taking Zetia for 6 mo. with no issues until recently. I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas ( Internal Medicine Specialist)