Vytorin
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Vytorin?
Generic Name: ezetimibe-simvastatin
Other Brand Names:
ezetimibe-simvastatin, simvastatin-ezetimibe
Ezetimibe and simvastatin are cholesterol-lowering medicines. They reduce the amount of
cholesterol (a type of fat) absorbed by the body and block the production of cholesterol in the body.
The combination of ezetimibe and simvastatin lowers "bad" cholesterol in the blood, (also called
LDL, or low-density lipoprotein) and raises "good" cholesterol (also called HDL, or high-density
lipoprotein). Lowering your LDL and raising your HDL cholesterol levels may reduce your risk of
hardened arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and circulation problems.
Ezetimibe and simvastatin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication
guide.
Posts on Vytorin (262)
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- Jul 30, 2008
In today's paper there was a front page article concerning the failure of Vytorin to decrea...
My question covers a very big topic regarding the cholesterol drugs that are meant to contr...
Vytorin Reequest Dr. Bogart - Heart Disease Community
- Jan 17, 2008
I am a 34 year old male, a non-smoker, and light drinker (0-6 drinks per week maximum). My...
My husband is type 2 diabetic taking avandamet,amaryl and benazepril for BP and vytorin for...
