Reviewer: bomashisha, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Horrible back and leg pain; also it appears my lymphedema in my left arm has gotten worse. Yesterday was the last day I took Zetia. I've taken several other statin drugs and they all caused bad leg pain. It's why the doctor suggested Zetia. My back and leg pain is worse than ever. MRI shows slight arthritis. I recently lost 40 pounds and was hoping this would fix my cholesterol probl ... Show Full Comment

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Horrible back and leg pain; also it appears my lymphedema in my left arm has gotten worse. Yesterday was the last day I took Zetia. I've taken several other statin drugs and they all caused bad leg pain. It's why the doctor suggested Zetia. My back and leg pain is worse than ever. MRI shows slight arthritis. I recently lost 40 pounds and was hoping this would fix my cholesterol problem, but it didn't. I am 69 years old and feel like I'm 90. I absolutely hate statins and Zetia. No more. I have to find an alternate treatment.
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Reviewer: Gary, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Husband has been on Zetia for 5 days. Is stopping today. Heâ??s experienced sleepwalking twice that I am aware of thatâ??s not listed on the side effects but that he found listed on the FDA site for Zetia. Yesterday he experienced extreme dizziness to the point of unstable walking and then vomiting. No fever or other issues that would constitute anything viral causing the nausea.

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Husband has been on Zetia for 5 days. Is stopping today. Heâ??s experienced sleepwalking twice that I am aware of thatâ??s not listed on the side effects but that he found listed on the FDA site for Zetia. Yesterday he experienced extreme dizziness to the point of unstable walking and then vomiting. No fever or other issues that would constitute anything viral causing the nausea.
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Reviewer: Scotty, 55-64 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Took it (10mg) for over 6 months and had to stop due to severe leg and back pain, rash on my legs, joint pain and more. Took my diet very seriously for a change and my last LDL was 36. Yep, 36. HDL was 32 (which I want to get up a bit). Both my cardiologist and GP were gobsmacked and I never told them that I had stopped taking the Simvastatin and the Zetia. You can do it!!!!!

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Took it (10mg) for over 6 months and had to stop due to severe leg and back pain, rash on my legs, joint pain and more. Took my diet very seriously for a change and my last LDL was 36. Yep, 36. HDL was 32 (which I want to get up a bit). Both my cardiologist and GP were gobsmacked and I never told them that I had stopped taking the Simvastatin and the Zetia. You can do it!!!!!
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Reviewer: Diane, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I am having terrible leg pain in my left leg. Some elbo pain too. I am going to quit taking this and see if my leg gets better. I’ve had this pain for a week now.

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I am having terrible leg pain in my left leg. Some elbo pain too. I am going to quit taking this and see if my leg gets better. I’ve had this pain for a week now.
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Reviewer: Elaineintokyo, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I took Zetia years ago and it didn't work. New Doc thought I should try again, because I cannot tolerate statins. Turns out I can't tolerate Zetia either. Tingling in feet, the worst back-ache i have ever experienced all with-in a week of starting. Back-ache is listed as common but not dangerous side effect. I could not stand up without screaming and (I gave birth naturally)this back-ache ... Show Full Comment

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I took Zetia years ago and it didn't work. New Doc thought I should try again, because I cannot tolerate statins. Turns out I can't tolerate Zetia either. Tingling in feet, the worst back-ache i have ever experienced all with-in a week of starting. Back-ache is listed as common but not dangerous side effect. I could not stand up without screaming and (I gave birth naturally)this back-ache was the worst pain I ever experienced Since Zetia does not reduce risks associated with High Cholesterol, I can't imagine why it is still on the market.
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