Etimibe
Etimibe Products are primarily used for
High cholesterol
About Etimibe Products
Etimibe Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Etimibe are Diarrhea, Joint pain, Sinus inflammation, Upper respiratory tract infection, Pain in extremity.
How Etimibe Products work
Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitors. It reduces the cholesterol absorption from the intestine and lowers the levels of total cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Patient Concerns about Etimibe Products
Frequently asked questions about Etimibe Products
Frequently asked questions about Ezetimibe
Q. Is Etimibe 10mg Tablet a blood thinner?
No, Etimibe 10mg Tablet is not a blood thinner. It belongs to cholesterol-lowering group of medicines. It is a medicine which is used along with lifestyle changes to reduce cholesterol levels and other fatty substances in the blood.
Q. What foods should be avoided while taking Etimibe 10mg Tablet?
Since Etimibe 10mg Tablet is meant to decrease blood cholesterol levels, for best results avoid foods which are high in calories like chips, burgers, fried food, etc. Eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. Be sure to follow all exercise and dietary recommendations made by your doctor or dietician.
Q. Can Etimibe 10mg Tablet cause liver damage?
Etimibe 10mg Tablet, when used with another cholesterol-lowering medicine (statin), may commonly cause an increase in liver enzymes. However, if it is used alone, then chances of increase in liver enzymes are uncommon. Your doctor will get blood tests done to check your liver function before starting and during treatment with Etimibe 10mg Tablet.
Q. Should Etimibe 10mg Tablet be taken at night?
You can take Etimibe 10mg Tablet at anytime of the day. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor. You can take it with or without food.
Q. Can I drink alcohol with Etimibe 10mg Tablet?
You should avoid alcohol while taking Etimibe 10mg Tablet since it may increase your risk of getting side effects in the liver. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.
Q. Does Etimibe 10mg Tablet cause muscle pain?
Muscle pain may occur when Etimibe 10mg Tablet is used with a statin. It usually does not occur when Etimibe 10mg Tablet is used alone. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain or weakness. This is because on rare occasions, muscle problems, including muscle breakdown which may result in kidney damage can be serious and may become a potentially fatal condition.
Q. Does Etimibe 10mg Tablet raise blood sugar?
No, Etimibe 10mg Tablet does not raise blood sugar levels. In fact, it may be helpful for patients with diabetes since it helps in improving insulin resistance and also kidney function. Etimibe 10mg Tablet has not been shown to have any direct effect on blood sugar levels.