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 ...

Compared with high-intensity statin therapy, moderate intensity statin therapy plus ezetimibe was equally effective in preventing CV events among patients undergoing PCI. Moderate-intensity statin ...

Ezetimibe reduces LDL cholesterol levels, and niacin raises HDL cholesterol levels; however, no previous studies have described the use of these two drugs in combination.

The cholesterol-lowering drug ezetimibe (Zetia) has been associated with muscle aches and rhabdomyolysis when used on its own and in combination with statins. Other factors that increase the risk ...

A research team led by Hong Soon-joon, Cha Jung-joon, and Kim Joo-hyun of the Department of Circulatory Mechanics at Korea ...

Bempedoic acid/ezetimibe/atorvastatin is a combination therapy composed of bempedoic acid, ezetimibe, and atorvastatin. In a randomized study it showed a LDL-C ...

Although these cholesterol medications are some of the safest and most effective, they can come with unwanted side effects. We asked a doctor to explain.

More than a quarter of Americans over the age of 40 are taking a statin. But what happens if you are statin-intolerant?

Diet plays a crucial role in controlling bad cholesterol.