ezetimibe - oral, Zetia

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GENERIC NAME: EZETIMIBE - ORAL (eh-ZET-ih-mibe)

BRAND NAME(S): Zetia

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USES: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as "statins" or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks.

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