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Vytorin (Ezetimibe / Simvastatin) - Reviews, Ratings, Comments by Patients

 
 



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Below are Vytorin (Ezetimibe / Simvastatin) reviews, ratings, comments submitted by patients and caregivers. Based on a total of 5 ratings/reviews, Vytorin has an overall score of 4.60. The effectiveness score is 6 and the side effect score is 7.20. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst. This information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as clinical evidence.
 

Vytorin review by 51 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   No Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   cholesterol
Dosage & duration:   10/20 (dosage frequency: once a day) for the period of 2 years
Other conditions:   none
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   significant reduction in cholesterol levels
Side effects:   none
Comments:   1 pill once a day

 

Vytorin review by 37 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Ineffective
Side effects:   No Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   high cholesterol
Dosage & duration:   5 mg taken 1 a day for the period of 3 months
Other conditions:   none
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   i did not observe cholesterol lowering although Your doctor may decide that, along with diet and exercise, VYTORIN is right for you. If so, remember to take 1 pill a day in the evening, as your doctor prescribes. Take VYTORIN with or without food—the choice is yours. VYTORIN is a tablet containing two medicines: Zetia® (ezetimibe) and Zocor (simvastatin). VYTORIN was clinically proven to lower bad cholesterol more than Lipitor or Zocor alone.
Side effects:   Unexplained muscle pain or weakness could be a sign of a rare but serious side effect and should be reported to your doctor right away. VYTORIN may interact with other medicines or certain foods, increasing your risk of getting this serious side effect. So, tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking. Your doctor may do simple blood tests before and during treatment with VYTORIN to check for liver problems.
Comments:   i did not observe cholesterol lowering although Your doctor may decide that, along with diet and exercise, VYTORIN is right for you. If so, remember to take 1 pill a day in the evening, as your doctor prescribes. Take VYTORIN with or without food—the choice is yours. VYTORIN is a tablet containing two medicines: Zetia® (ezetimibe) and Zocor (simvastatin). VYTORIN was clinically proven to lower bad cholesterol more than Lipitor or Zocor alone.Unexplained muscle pain or weakness could be a sign of a rare but serious side effect and should be reported to your doctor right away. VYTORIN may interact with other medicines or certain foods, increasing your risk of getting this serious side effect. So, tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking. Your doctor may do simple blood tests before and during treatment with VYTORIN to check for liver problems.

 

Vytorin review by 39 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Moderately Effective
Side effects:   Moderate Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   High Cholesterol
Dosage & duration:   10/40 (dosage frequency: once a day) for the period of 1 month
Other conditions:   none
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   Vytorin was prescribed to me to lower my cholesterol. I did not take the product long enought to see a significant drop in my cholesterol levels as I discontinuted treatment.
Side effects:   I developed diarrea after taking the ver first dose. I took it for about a week with no decrease in this side effect. I stopped taking it for 2 days and noticed relief instantly. I then began taking it again and side effects returned.
Comments:   Vytorin was prescribed by my doctor for me for my high cholesterol. I took it for about a month and did not like the side effects. From the day that I began taking Vytorin I had diarrea. At first I thought it was purely coincidental until I stopped taking it for a few days. The side effects vanished. I took it again and they returned. I told my doctor about this and they switched me to Pravastatin ( same dosage) and the same side effects occurred. I then stopped taking the prescription.

 

Vytorin review by 57 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Ineffective
Side effects:   Extremely Severe Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   high cholesterol
Dosage & duration:   10/20 (dosage frequency: 1 day) for the period of 5 months
Other conditions:   Possible TIA 6 months before
Other drugs taken:   Dexedrine 20 mg
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   None. My LDL level did not drop.
Side effects:   My ck levels jumped to 480, bruising without trauma, loss of memory, lapses of time up to 4 hours, significant pain in legs which kept me awake at night, made my legs jump. My left leg contorted during a spasm, my foot turned out which couldn't be straigntened without help and masssge of the calf and foot.
Comments:   Cholesterol levels are high with genetic factors. LDL >170, HDL 80, total 276. The cardiologist used Vytorin as first and only treatment. My diet contained <20% fat intake, almost no saturated fat. I had pain in my legs within weeks, informed the doctor who checked my ck levels. Lab showed "within normal range" and I was told to resume the vytorin. Within 3 weeks the pain was unmanagable, so I called the doctor again. The nurse said I had to put up with a little discomfort but I insisted on another lab. Lab resulted in ck levels of 480, I was told to stop the vytorin and drink a lot of water. I changed cardiologist at that time.

 

Vytorin review by 65 year old male patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   elevated cholesterol level
Dosage & duration:   80/20 (dosage frequency: 1/day) for the period of 3 years
Other conditions:   elevated blood pressure
Other drugs taken:   aspirin
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   reduction in cholesterol level and gave me more energy as well as making me feel better. it is a medicaton that combines zocor and zetia. zocor works on the production of cholesterolin the liver and zetioa works on absorption of cholesterol in the digestive system
Side effects:   muscle fatigue which causes my leg muscles to get tired in about 45 minutes on a elliptical stairmaster or in a mountain hike where the elevation change is greater than 500 feet. sometimes my calf muscles cramp up even without doing any strenuous exercise.
Comments:   take one pill/day in morning and maintain a low fat diet, usually avoiding red meat and other high fat foods such as nuts. with out the low fat diet it is not as effective a medciation as it it is when combined with a low fat diet. exercise is also a strong combination with vytorin.
 


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