Reviewer: mary , 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Low dose of Zetia ....After just first days had severe diarrhea, halfed the dose. After a month I started seeing flashes in my right eye. Lots of eye fatigue, now a lot of 'floaters' in my right eye. Got checked by eye doctor to make sure it wasn't optical nerve damage. Scarey. Coincidence? Don't think so. Cholesterol levels did drop in a month. But, wIll stop Zetia. ... Show Full Comment

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Low dose of Zetia ....After just first days had severe diarrhea, halfed the dose. After a month I started seeing flashes in my right eye. Lots of eye fatigue, now a lot of 'floaters' in my right eye. Got checked by eye doctor to make sure it wasn't optical nerve damage. Scarey. Coincidence? Don't think so. Cholesterol levels did drop in a month. But, wIll stop Zetia.
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Reviewer: Survivor2008, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Took Zetia for about 6 weeks. Had severe nausea daily, joint pain, constipation and hot flashes. Been off of it for 10 days now and can barely walk due to severe hip pain and bone pain in my thigh above my knee. Still having hot flashes. Nausea is better but still have it occasionally. This medicine is POISON!! I'm a breast cancer survivor and just found a research study that indicates Zeti ... Show Full Comment

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Took Zetia for about 6 weeks. Had severe nausea daily, joint pain, constipation and hot flashes. Been off of it for 10 days now and can barely walk due to severe hip pain and bone pain in my thigh above my knee. Still having hot flashes. Nausea is better but still have it occasionally. This medicine is POISON!! I'm a breast cancer survivor and just found a research study that indicates Zetia may contribute to cancer!!! DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!!
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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After a week on this Zetia my hands are all cramped up, I feel like I have a cold and my legs feel like they weight 100ld. Calling my Doctor in the morning.

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After a week on this Zetia my hands are all cramped up, I feel like I have a cold and my legs feel like they weight 100ld. Calling my Doctor in the morning.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I could not tolerate statins, so my doctor prescribed this drug approximately one year ago. No side effects and it has lowered my overall count from 230 to 165. I take vitamins, walk 5 miles per day and do weight training 4 times per week. No muscle pain.

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I could not tolerate statins, so my doctor prescribed this drug approximately one year ago. No side effects and it has lowered my overall count from 230 to 165. I take vitamins, walk 5 miles per day and do weight training 4 times per week. No muscle pain.
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Reviewer: Kathryn, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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After 4 days got facial swelling, skin redness especially between fingers. I discontinued and of course informed doctor. Two weeks and I am still affected but diminishing. One of the inactive ingredients is Sodium Laurel Sulfate, which is used as a positive control in guinea pig allergenicity testing. It's possible that I am sensitized to that after years of prior employment. Anyway, be carefu ... Show Full Comment

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After 4 days got facial swelling, skin redness especially between fingers. I discontinued and of course informed doctor. Two weeks and I am still affected but diminishing. One of the inactive ingredients is Sodium Laurel Sulfate, which is used as a positive control in guinea pig allergenicity testing. It's possible that I am sensitized to that after years of prior employment. Anyway, be careful to monitor.
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