Some people who were unfortunate enough to be taking zetia or vytorin during the past few months, or years, are expressing their concern over the possible effects that these medications could have on their health. Although ezetimibe, the main compound in zetia and one of the two compounds in vytorin was shown to have no effect in stopping the buildup of cholesterol plaques it was intended to stop, there is no evidence, at least as of April of 2008, that it can cause you any more harm that any other FDA approved medication.

Ezetimibe has poor efficacy, but not necessarily a poor safety profile. Therefore, although you should see your doctor in order to start a new medication which is able to deliver reliable effects on plaque build-up, there is no reason at this time to fear that your time on ezetimibe will have an ill effect on your health. We will continue to follow the FDA's announcements on this matter.

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