What Is Ezetimibe/Simvastatin Used For?

Using Ezetimibe/Simvastatin as Part of Cholesterol Treatment

The main goal of any high cholesterol treatment plan is to lower your LDL cholesterol enough to reduce your risk for developing problems related to high cholesterol (see Effects of High Cholesterol). The higher your risk, the lower your LDL goal will typically be.
 
(Click High Cholesterol Risk to see a list of risk factors that may affect your cholesterol level and a general guideline of ideal LDL cholesterol levels.)
 
Any cholesterol treatment begins with lifestyle changes (weight loss, low-cholesterol diet, and exercise). If lifestyle changes alone are not effective in lowering cholesterol to a desirable level, medication such as ezetimibe/simvastatin may be necessary.
 

Are There Ezetimibe/Simvastatin Uses for Children?

Ezetimibe/simvastatin has not been approved for use in children.
 

Is Ezetimibe/Simvastatin Used for Off-Label Reasons?

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend ezetimibe/simvastatin for treating something other than the conditions mentioned in this article. This is called an "off-label" use. At this time, there are no universally accepted off-label uses for ezetimibe/simvastatin.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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