Ezetimibe + Pitavastatin

Uses

Pitavastatin and Ezetimibe are used in the treatment of high cholesterol.

How it Works

How Pitavastatin and Ezetimibe work Pitavastatin and Ezetimibe is a combination of two medicines: Pitavastatin and Ezetimibe. Pitavastatin is a lipid-lowering medication that prevents your body from producing "bad" cholesterol (LDL) while increasing "good" cholesterol (HDL) levels. Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor that prevents the absorption of cholesterol from the intestines. Together, they provide a more effective reduction of cholesterol in your body.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Pitavastatin and Ezetimibe include headache, tiredness, muscle pain, back pain, flatulence, diarrhea, stomach pain, and increased liver enzymes.

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