Thank you so much, once again for your dedication and information. Your calmness in presenting the information is enlightening since many people ramble on & repeat themselves while forcing their opinion down your throat. You are a real professional.

I used to be on this back in the day but got off the moment that I read the results of a study suggesting that while Zetia lowered cholesterol numbers, it did not lead to either a decrease or even stabilization of any sort in the thickness of plaque in the arteries. I had been taking this instead of a statin - but then switched instead to Zocor (and have now been on Atorvastatin for the past decade). I now start my day instead with serrapeptase, which has a reputation for dissolving inorganic substances - in the hope that it will reduce plaque. I also take a concentrated high-dose fish oil supplement - but the dosage is nowhere close to that of the new prescription drug whose trial you reported on the other day. My POV is that if a Zetia-like drug is either not reducing the level of plaque or taming the inflammation within the body, there's no reason to take it.

I’m a hyperabsorber. Ezetimibe itself without a statin halved my LDL. Miracle drug for me. By the way, 5 and 10mg are pretty much equally effective for hyperabsorbers.

I am having rosuvastatin 5 mg + ezetimibe 10 mg to stabilize soft plaque. Cholesterol is pretty ok(5,1mmol/L). Considering reducing to every second day only.

I have been doing my own research on statin and cholesterol studies performed during the past 10 years or so and that were not industry funded. There are numerous studies indicating that LDL is not the culprit for CVD and therefore, statins do not treat the cause of this disease. I got off Atorvastatin but remain on Zetia and am on the fence about whether to continue it as well. I wish I could see a debate between a couple of cardiologists regarding whether LDL is the main factor in CVD or whether we are treating CVD incorrectly for all these years. And, I do not want to hear from big pharma or their many sponsored studies on the subject as they clearly have incentives to ensure as many people as possible are put on statins. I just want the truth and it is hard to find. Thanks for the video as I remain open minded on the subject and you shared some good info.

I’m only watching this in order to learn how to pronounce Ezetimibe.

I love your disclaimer. Just love it. Perfect and appropriate. This information was helpful

I think Doctors are now trying Ezetimibe if statins are not tolerated. What I'd like to know is whether there's any reason to believe that they'll tolerate one cholesterol lowering drug better than another.

I am very statin intolerant. Have high LDL and some CA buildup. My dad had a stent but at 85 years old. I have normal blood pressure and no diabetes and work out a lot. To include cardio. My doc seems to pay very little attention to the latter 3. Trying the ezetimibe starting this week

I started taking this. I felt horrible. I use Trelegy and it stopped working when I started using this stuff. I was weak, tired with muscle aches. I thought I had Covid! Took a test. No Covid. It never dawned on me that it could be this medication. I decided to stop taking it and to my amazement over night, my symptoms were gone.

Thanks for the frank option that its positive effects are not well proven

This is what my Dr gave me. I have terrible pain in my arms and hips. He doesn't think this is true.

Hii doc, currently my LDL is 170, trygliseride over 220. So my doctor prescript me a rosuvastatin 20mg and ezetimebe 10mg for a month.

There are alternates like Bempedoic acid if one is allergic to statins

Tried Statin for years, didn’t work for me. Having too much muscle aches and bodyaches, worst of all I had a feeling in my chest like a thread was going through my heart all day, it was painful. Been on Zetia and it’s definitely have been very bad for me, I started have anxiety / Panic Attacks daily. I can’t workout I don’t feel mentally stable, I feel like I’m dying. Been on it for 3 weeks now… and it’s been happening every day now.

Quick question doctor, statin really affected my liver enzymes by making them too high. Does Ezetimibe affect the liver as well? Please let me know

After a stent my HDL is 86 my LDL is 79 is it safe

Dr. Ritter, as I have mentioned previously in another post, I had a rather mild heart attack a little over 4 years ago --- at 53 --- but still had to have a triple CABG. About 3 months ago my cardiologist added 10 mg Ezetimibe to the 40 mg Rosuvastatin I had been taking since the CABG. Initially, after having my CABG, he said: "Ideally I would like your LDL to be 70, but I'll take 100 or less." Heretofore, I have been only on Rosuvastatin these 4 + years. My last blood test showed LDL to be 96. I see him again in March, so I am going to ask him why he changed his mind on the "100 or less LDL" and added Ezetimibe. I suspect it is because I recently was told I had a "change" in my ST, so I surmise that may be why Ezetimibe was and added. As concerns myself, I have not noticed ANY side effects with Rosuvastatin or Ezetimibe.

Hello, I have been taking this medication for about three weeks now I have noticed some diarrhea. I also have had a few a fib situations since I’ve been on this medication. Is this medication something that would harm me if I was to go off of it or do I need to be winged off of it

That medication almost sent me to the hospital I had excruciating muscle pain from my butt all the down to my feet I had only taken 4 pills

My Cardiologist orefers my LDL to be 50 or lower. Both parents had open heart surgery and i got a little of both genetics wise.

Can Ezetimibe cause Dizziness ?

Those pills almost killed me. I dont know how they can be on the market. I truly almost died.

Thank you for this Doc. Being on HRT sometimes my lipid profile goes out of sync. I use red yeast rice. I know statins are very bad for you in the long run. I am 41 years old. How does Ezetimbe compare to Statins?

one in fifty people suffer from chronic constipation , coronary blockage , renal issues , frequent nocturinal ... 220 to a low of 100 cholesterol security administration gate ...

Is this similar to plant sterols? I’ve seen these supplements like “cholestoff” saying they work thru plant sterols inhibiting dietary cholesterol absorption.

On this drug ezembibe Triglycerides 7.7 in December 21 February 22, 3.4 level Told doctor didn't want statin so put me on valsartan 80mg..been on 4 months ..bp down to 110 will go back in may ..need to get off these drugs hope I get off them by august or before , 43 years old males put on weight 106kg guess I'm a success on this drug in a short space of time still averaging 106kg

What about repartha -- ? And zetia?

I take Crestor 20 mg cholesterol went down a little then added zetia my ldl went down 150 points about every 4 or 5 years I stop Crestor for a couple of months but keep zetia then I start Crestor again all being monitored by my doctor for 15 years

I always wondered about how to use Zetia correctly.

currently on 80mg of Atorvastatin still using it and my PA in cardiology is now giving me this drug (10mg) as well? Wondering if thats normal to take both at the same time? Or should the Statin be removed if on this drug?

Dr., myb LDLs have been consistently over 130-140 for years now. My HDLs used to be 60 or so, now they are 53, Total Cholesterol is 260 . I'm 70 YO, 5' 10' , 219 Lbs , bUt have not eaten Junk food for years. No Burgers, little red meat , more chicken, more fish, Lots of salad (Only Olive oil since I was a kid), Trig. are also elevated at 253. My PVP has been Pushing me for years to go on Statins. In 2016, I did start one (forgot which - mild dosage of 20mg) and in 3 days had severe Calf cramping. My Doctor prescribed Ezetimibe last year in 2020. I did Not take it .. Now I just got these new blood test numbers .... Now I will try it. Natural Stuff is NOT working . I take Flaxseed oil 1000gr everyday, together with many other supplements to help me deal with my many Spinal issues / Chronic pain with lots of body Inflammation (IBS, Sinusitis, Tinnitus, Spondyliosis , DDD, and dextroscoliosis. I also have a 50% calcification blockage in 1 artery detected in a Chest CT Scan a few years ago which was ordered for pulmonary condition (lung Granulomas). I did NOT tell my PCP that I didn't take the Ez. I will commence Today.

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I am allergic to all statins and was prescribed this, but it is unavailable in the UK as the NHS is unwilling to pay for it. Statins work for about 98% of those who need them, but those who are allergic to all statins - like me - cannot get it, Any suggestions? My GP suggests getting it from France or another European country - I have contacts in Germany and Austria - Is this a practical solution?

had 3 stents fitted was statin intolerant so was put on rapatha great for numbers but side ffects chronic pain blisters etc so put on eztermibe plus a statin and blisters etc still there lots of pain and infections

Is there an organic pill that can do the same job ??

I need to get my hdl higher currently 32-35 with 10mgs lipiitor daily, should i add zetia? No previous heart issues. Ldl is around 70. Would 20mgs mgs of lipitor raise my hdl to higher levels? Thanks.

is it overall more effective than niacin ?

I cant take statins. I have failed them all. Zetia is the only thing take!

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EDTA keeps my cholesterol below 100

Doc, don't mind me, u little out breath..pls take care, take a break? Thks

Statins are a Death sentence. All those people ridding in carts instead of pushing them are on statins I experienced statins myself. I exercised every day till I was put on statins. I got smart and through them out. Then I started exercising again. 'When you put your patients on stins you are starting their slow death sentence.Im now 81 exercising and taking Ezetimibe. My son used to go to the gymn 3 times a week. He was like those Guys on the Magazine covers. till they put him on the death meds, STATINS he quit exercising and eventually died. I could not get him to exercise or get a different doctor and SO HE IS NOW DEAD.

I suspect this drug may cause lupus

It gave me severe muscle cramps.