Ezetimibe Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: EZETIMIBE - ORAL
Pronounced: (eh-ZET-ih-mibe)

Ezetimibe Oral Side Effects

Dizziness, headache, diarrhea, back pain may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur:

chest pain
fatigue
stomach pain

This drug can very rarely cause muscle damage. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience the following:

muscle pain/tenderness/weakness (especially with fever or unusual tiredness)

A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.