Zetia (ezetimibe) is an antihyperlipidemic medication most often used to help lower cholesterol in patients with high cholesterol. While parents can buy Zetia for patients as young as 10 years old, this should be done only with explicit doctor approval.

Zetia works by inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine, ultimately lowering overall levels present in the blood. While it can be used on its own in some circumstances, in most cases other cholesterol-lowering medications are also taken.

Dietary changes, and to some extent other lifestyle changes, are also recommended to patients who buy Zetia. Some common suggestions include:

• Cut back on saturated fats, as found in dairy products and red meat.
• Eliminate trans fat if possible, most commonly found in processed foods.
• Minimize cholesterol intake, found in egg yolks and dairy products.
• Eat more fiber, found in vegetables and many grains or cereals.
• Achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

Dietary/lifestyle change suggestions will vary to some extent between patients. It is a complex subject, but worth looking into as dietary changes are the single most important factor in long-term management of the condition, not to mention overall health. If effective changes are made and adhered to, patients may eventually no longer need Zetia or similar medications.

Treatment Overview

This medication is available in 10 mg tablets; it's not possible to buy Zetia in other doses. To acquire smaller doses, tablets can be split or quartered. Tablets are typically taken once per day, with or without food as desired.

When Zetia is the only medication being taken, dosage & Administration is simple:

• Take 10 mg once per day.

If also taking a bile sequestrant:

• Take Zetia 4 hours before or 2 hours after taking the bile sequestrant.

If taking other cholesterol-reducing medications:

• Zetia dosage may be reduced to 5 mg or 2.5 mg per day.

In all cases, 10 mg Zetia per day should not be exceeded.

Regular doctor checkups are advised for the duration of treatment, to ensure the medication is continuing to work as intended as well as monitor for developing complications. Patients who have made lifestyle changes may need periodic dosage adjustment and eventually may be able to discontinue treatment entirely.

Zetia can be used as long as needed, provided no adverse effects develop. Patients often take it for years, and may buy Zetia for the remainder of life.

Potential Complications

Zetia is generally a very safe medication, with the only true contraindication being hypersensitivity (allergy) to it.

Side effects are generally mild and not cause for concern; they typically stop occurring after the first few weeks of treatment:

• Joint pain
• Back pain
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Depression
• Stomach upset
• Tingly feeling
• Cold-like symptoms

Patients who buy Zetia should be aware that, though rare, use of this medication is associated with rhabdomyolysis, a condition in which skeletal muscle tissue breaks down. This can ultimately lead to kidney failure and paralysis, if allowed to continue. Patients should attend regular doctor visits so the complication can be screened for, and be alert for symptoms:

• Muscle weakness
• Muscle tenderness
• Muscle pain
• Decreased urine
• Dark urine

If experienced, contact a doctor right away. Again this is a very rare side effect, and is reversible if caught early. Attending regular doctor checkups and staying alert for side effects minimizes risks.

Buy Zetia from the Comfort of Home

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A prescription is needed to buy Zetia. If you don't have one, you're welcome to take advantage of our online doctor services for no additional charge. Simply add the product to your cart, initiate checkout, and answer the questions about your medical history and other medications being taken to see if you qualify.

Patients who already have a prescription to buy Zetia will be given options to transfer it to us after completing checkout.

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