Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is Zetia Effective In The Treatment Of Elevated Cholesterol Levels?
I have been on statins for years but have severe muscular pain with them. My new cardiologist has now prescribed Zetia which I was on years ago. I have been a vegetarian for 25 years and do not eat much in the way of animal products. Few eggs , drink cashew milk do not butter breads, look at labels. My LDL is currently 134 . Do you think Zetia can help me. Without med my cholesterol is consistently 249.I do eat a lot of carbs and some cheese but not an inordinate amount.
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Hello,
Zetia will be helpful in reducing the cholesterol but along with this it is advisable to reduce the high-calorie diet, exercise would be much better along with medicine low-calorie diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Akhtarhusain, General & Family Physician
Zetia will be helpful in reducing the cholesterol but along with this it is advisable to reduce the high-calorie diet, exercise would be much better along with medicine low-calorie diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Akhtarhusain, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....