Ezetimibe

Yes midgey, I take one every day.

It reduces cholesterol in a different way to statins and works well in tandem with a statin when a high or any dose of statin has caused side effects

As far as I’m aware it is causing me ‘NO* problems unlike the statin Rosuvastatin which I’m supposed to take (but don’t) ..

I’m expecting a telling off because the meds review is imminent and that means blood test?

Good to hear, I am a bit wary on this one I have to say.

I used to worry terribly about side effects when starting a new drug, so I now tend not to read the leaflet beforehand. If I then develop an unusual symptom, I read up to see if it’s to be expected.

I take it instead of statins which my body won't tolerate. I don't get any side effects at all and am glad that there is something I can do about my high cholesterol.

I have taken this for at least 10 years with no problems and much lower cholesterol etc. I could not tolerate normal statins and it did take a while to get my cholesterol down but very happy with it.

Yes, I take this as I can't take Statins and have had good results with no side effects.

Good to hear, but I have been prescribed these along with the maximum dose of Atorvastin!

Midgey it seems unusual to take both drugs to lower cholesterol.......perhaps you could check with your GP or Pharmacist.

Well I assume that the ezetimibe has been prescribed to you midgey by your own GP - under the instruction perhaps of a cardiologist.

I have been taking this for a good 7 or 8 years now. My dose is 10 mg and I am also supposed to take a Statin called Rosuvastatin as well.
So it seams quite usual.