Ezetimibe can usually be taken at the same time with atova to increase the effect of lowering blood lipids.
Ezetimibe belongs to the cholesterol absorption inhibitor, which mainly acts in the intestinal tract, can reduce the absorption of cholesterol to a certain extent, and play the effect of lowering cholesterol.
Atorvastatin is an inhibitor of cholesterol synthesis, which mainly acts on cholesterol synthase and can effectively inhibit cholesterol synthesis in the body, and it is the main drug used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. The combination of Ezetimibe and Atorvastatin can increase the lipid-lowering effect and play a synergistic role.
Adverse effects of Ezetimibe include dizziness, constipation, myalgia, cholecystitis, etc. It is contraindicated in women who are allergic to the drug components, with unexplained elevation of liver enzymes, or during pregnancy.
Adverse reactions of atorvastatin include dizziness, abdominal discomfort, gastrointestinal flatulence, joint pain, blurred vision, etc. Rhabdomyolysis can occur in a few patients, and it is contraindicated in patients with allergy to drug components, unexplained elevation, and severe hepatic function impairment.
Combined application of lipid-lowering drugs should be used under the guidance of a physician, and pay attention to the adverse effects of the drug, the emergence of discomfort, please consult the hospital in a timely manner.