Compare Omega 3 Acid vs. Zetia
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Lowers triglycerides.
Omega-3 Acid is good for lowering triglycerides (fats), but some people can't take it due to allergies.
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3.6/ 5 average rating with 46 reviewsforOmega 3 Acid
Lowers cholesterol.
Zetia (ezetimibe) can improve your cholesterol and can be used as an alternative to statins.
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3.3/ 5 average rating with 128 reviewsforZetia
Upsides
- Lowers triglycerides (fats) when combined with exercise and a low cholesterol diet.
- In studies, Omega-3 Acid has lowered the risk of stroke and heart attack leading to death, especially in people with high cholesterol or high triglycerides.
- Lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL) in people who have trouble doing this through diet and exercise.
- Can be used with other medicines to improve cholesterol.
- Available in a combination pill with simvastatin.
- Available as a generic.
Downsides
- You can't take it if you're allergic to fish or shellfish.
- You have to take it with food.
- Doesn't lower triglycerides (fats).
- Hasn't been shown to lower the risk of heart attacks or heart disease.
- By itself, it isn't as effective as statins for improving cholesterol.
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Dosage forms
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Price
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Reviews
46 reviews so far
59%
saidit'sworth it
50%
saiditworked well
28%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Lovaza (Omega-3 Acid)?
Leave a review128 reviews so far
42%
saidit'sworth it
34%
saiditworked well
21%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Zetia (ezetimibe)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
12possible side effects
- Diarrhea4%
- Common cold4%
- Sore throat4%
- Sinus infection3%
- Joint pain3%
- Pain in arms and legs3%
- Muscle pain3%
- Abnormal liver tests3%
- Fatigue2%
- Flu2%
- Back pain2%
- Gallbladder removal2%
Risks and risk factors
- Allergic reactions
- Allergy to fish or shellfish
- Heart flutter
- Atrial fibrillation
- Harm to fetus
- Muscle pain
- Taking Zetia (ezetimibe) with statins
- Abnormal liver blood tests
- Past history of liver disease
- Taking Zetia (ezetimibe) with statins