The possible hazards of taking Ezetimibe for a long period of time include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and flatulence, and the medication should be used under the direction of a physician.
Ezetimibe is a lipid-lowering drug that can be used alone or in combination with statins. A variety of side effects or hazards may result from the use of the drug, commonly abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastrointestinal flatulence, fatigue, elevated aminotransferases, headache, myalgia, malaise, peripheral edema, and less common hazards such as cough, gastroesophageal reflux, arthralgia, neck pain, muscle spasm, hot flashes, hypertension, sensory abnormalities, dry mouth, itching, and so on.
However, the occurrence of the above side effects has individual differences and is contraindicated in allergic individuals, active liver disease, pregnant and lactating women. Patients with hyperlipidemia should use the drug under the guidance of a physician, and if side effects occur after taking the drug, the drug should be discontinued in time and seek medical attention.