Zetia Online Prescription

Zetia - Overview

Zetia is a medication used for treating a variety of lipid disorders, including high cholesterol levels. Push Health can connect people who might need a Zetia medication prescription with a medical provider who can prescribe Zetia, including generic Zetia 10 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

What Is Zetia Used For?

Zetia prescription medication, containing the active ingredient ezetimibe, belongs to a class of medications known as an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Similar to the medications atorvastatin (Lipitor), pravastatin (Pravachol), rosuvastatin (Crestor), and simvastatin (Zocor), Zetia is also considered a statin medication. Zetia tablets help reduce levels of high cholesterol by blocking the production of a precursor necessary for its production. In addition to this use, Zetia prescription medication is also sometimes used in combination therapy with fenofibrate and in people with elevated sitosterol and campesterol levels. Zetia medication should be used as an adjunctive measure to diet and exercise.

Zetia - Coupon and Dosage

For people paying out of pocket, Zetia prescription medication is expensive, costing over $10 per Zetia 10 mg tablet. Zetia coupons may be available online or through the manufacturer. People with insurance should check with their plan to see if any out-of-pocket costs associated with Zetia medication are covered. Most people are started on Zetia 10 mg daily but the final dose depends on the health needs of the patient and the medical judgement of the prescribing provider. Generally, Zetia dosage is carefully assessed in people with liver or kidney disease and the elderly. The timing of Zetia dosing may vary depending on what other medications the patient is taking. Zetia tablets are white and capsule-shaped and are available as Zetia 10 mg.

Can I Buy Zetia Online?

Zetia OTC (over the counter) is not available as Zetia tablets require a prescription before they can be dispensed by a pharmacy in the United States. Because of this, one cannot just buy Zetia online without first getting a consultation from a provider. Push Health can connect people who need a Zetia prescription with a medical provider who can prescribe Zetia medication, including generic Zetia 10 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

Zetia - Side Effects

Zetia prescription medication can cause side effects and concerns should be discussed with one's pharmacist and medical provider. Side effects that can result from Zetia medication use include fatigue, back and abdominal pain, diarrhea, pharyngitis, cough and muscle dysfunction (myopathy). Liver function should be monitored carefully while using Zetia prescription tablets. Zetia and alcohol should not be used concomitantly. People with a known hypersensitivity to Zetia medication or ingredients in the formulation should not use Zetia tablets. Alcohol use should generally be avoided while using Zetia medication.

More Zetia Information

• Zetia - FDA