Mechanisms of action Ezetimibe's inhibition of cholesterol absorption results in depletion of the cholesterol in chylomicrons, which in turn leads to diminished hepatic cholesterol and ...

Mechanisms of action Ezetimibe's inhibition of cholesterol absorption results in depletion of the cholesterol in chylomicrons, which in turn leads to diminished hepatic cholesterol and ...

A recent simulation study published in the journal Scientific Reports analyzed representative data of over two million outpatients in Germany, in which the researchers reported that a combination ...

If this is the case, the statin should be stopped. I also read that a drug that shouldn’t affect the muscles at all — ezetimibe (Zetia), which works by reducing absorption of cholesterol from the diet ...

Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as "statins" or fibrates).