Vytorin
(Ezetimibe / Simvastatin)
Lowers cholesterol.
Our bottom line
Vytorin is expensive and is no more effective than simvastatin by itself.
- Price before coupon$281.29
- Lowest price with coupon$56.3180% savings
- Drug class: Cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- A 2-in-1 cholesterol-lowering combination medicine.
- Lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL) in people who have trouble doing this through diet and exercise.
99Downsides
- In clinical studies, simvastatin/ezetimibe hasn't controlled cholesterol better than simvastatin alone.
- There's no generic available, so it can be expensive.
Vytorin is a combination cholesterol-lowering medicine. Simvastatin prevents your body from making "bad" cholesterol (LDL) while raising "good" cholesterol (HDL). Ezetimibe prevents cholesterol absorption in your intestines.
- Drug class: Cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Dosage forms
- Pill
Prices and coupons
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Side effect rates for Vytorin (Ezetimibe / Simvastatin)
- Headache6%6%
- Any side effect5%5%2%2%
- Increased ALT4%4%
- Myalgia4%4%
- Upper respiratory tract infection4%4%
- Myalgia4%4%2%2%
- Diarrhea3%3%
- Influenza2%2%1%1%
- Pain in extremity2%2%1%1%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Vytorin.
People taking Vytorin felt side effect more
People taking Vytorin felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Vytorin (Ezetimibe / Simvastatin)
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- › Asian patients taking high-dose niacin
People on Vytorin (Ezetimibe / Simvastatin) have reported muscle pain which may lead to muscle breakdown and kidney damage, especially in people of Asian ancestry who are also taking niacin. This has been very rare. Talk to your doctor if you suddenly develop muscle pain and a fever and you don't know why.
Pharmacist Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this drug for?
Adults with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, in combination with other lipid-lowering treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis) or if such treatments are unavailable.Common concerns from people taking Vytorin (Ezetimibe / Simvastatin)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Research studies with real people or animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. If you’re pregnant, the risks to your unborn baby outweigh the benefits.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- People on Vytorin (Ezetimibe / Simvastatin) have reported muscle pain which may lead to muscle breakdown and kidney damage, especially in people of Asian ancestry who are also taking niacin. This has been very rare. Talk to your doctor if you suddenly develop muscle pain and a fever and you don't know why.
- Worth itSome hassleReviewed Vytorinon 9/20/2016Take medication at sleep time after 6 months cholesterol and triglycerides did improve62ManHigh cholesterol