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Zetia is a cholesterol/lipid lowering agent which is a kind of cardiovascular drug.

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

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Drug Class

Cholesterol lowering drug

Generic Drug

Ezetimibe

Side Effects

Common

Joint pains
Muscle pain
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Back pain
Painful swollen joints
Aching muscles

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Hyperlipidemia
Condition
High cholesterol
Condition
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Condition

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