A n
i n s i d e l o o k a t a
different
w a y t o h e l p l o w e r c h o l e s t e r o l .
Statins, a good option,
work mainly with
the liver.
ZETIA works in
the digestive tract,
as do some other
cholesterol-lowering
medicines.
Cholesterol from
food is absorbed
when it enters the
digestive tract.
ZETIA is unique
in the way it helps
block the absorption
of cholesterol that
comes from food.
Unlike some statins,
ZETIA has not been
shown to prevent
heart disease
or heart attacks.
A healthy diet and exercise are important,
but sometimes they're not enough to get your
cholesterol where it needs to be. ZETIA can
complement your efforts. When added to a
healthy diet, ZETIA can lower bad cholesterol
(LDL) by an average of
30
points (about
18
%),
as shown in a study, starting from an average
bad cholesterol of
167
mg/dL. Individual
results may vary.
Important Risk Information About ZETIA:
ZETIA is a prescription medicine and should
not be taken by people who are allergic to
any of its ingredients. If you have ever had
liver problems, are nursing or pregnant or
may become pregnant, a doctor will decide
if ZETIA alone is right for you.
Unexplained muscle pain or weakness could
be a sign of a rare but serious side effect and
should be reported to your doctor right away.
In clinical studies, patients reported few side
effects while taking ZETIA. These included
diarrhea, joint pains, and tiredness.
You are encouraged to report negative side
effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit
www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call
1
-
800
-FDA-
1088
.
Please read the Patient Product Information
on the adjacent page. For more information,
call
1
-
800
-
98
-ZETIA or visit zetia.com.
(ezetimibe)
Tablets
A different way to help
fight cholesterol
Ask your doctor if ZETIA is right for you.
To find out if you qualify, call
1
-
800
-
347
-
7503
.
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