When and How Do I Take It?
Some general considerations for when and how to take ezetimibe include the following:
- The medication comes in tablet form and is taken once a day. You should take your dose with a glass of water, with or without food.
- You can take ezetimibe in the morning or at night. However, it should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level in your blood.
- For ezetimibe to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Ezetimibe will not work if you stop taking it.
Dosing Guidelines for Ezetimibe
There is only one standard ezetimibe dosage, regardless of your age, weight, or other medical conditions. As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with ezetimibe; however, not everyone who takes it will experience problems. In fact, most people tolerate the drug well. In most cases, if side effects do occur, they are minor and can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.
The most common side effects include:
- Diarrhea
- Joint pain
- Sinus infection
- Upper respiratory tract infections (such as the common cold).
Also, keep in mind that if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (especially if they are accompanied by a fever or if you feel ill), it is important to contact your healthcare provider immediately
(see Zetia and Muscle Pain).
(Click Side Effects of Ezetimibe to learn more, including potentially serious side effects you should report to your healthcare provider.)
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