Question 1

Is Ezlip 10mg Tablet a blood thinner?

Accepted Answer

No, Ezlip 10mg Tablet is not a blood thinner. It belongs to cholesterol-lowering group of medicines. It is a medicine which is used along with lifestyle changes to reduce cholesterol levels and other fatty substances in the blood.

Question 2

What foods should be avoided while taking Ezlip 10mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Since Ezlip 10mg Tablet is meant to decrease blood cholesterol levels, for best results avoid foods which are high in calories like chips, burgers, fried food, etc. Eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. Be sure to follow all exercise and dietary recommendations made by your doctor or dietician.

Question 3

Can Ezlip 10mg Tablet cause liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Ezlip 10mg Tablet, when used with another cholesterol-lowering medicine (statin), may commonly cause an increase in liver enzymes. However, if it is used alone, then chances of increase in liver enzymes are uncommon. Your doctor will get blood tests done to check your liver function before starting and during treatment with Ezlip 10mg Tablet.

Question 4

Should Ezlip 10mg Tablet be taken at night?

Accepted Answer

You can take Ezlip 10mg Tablet at anytime of the day. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor. You can take it with or without food.

Question 5

Can I drink alcohol with Ezlip 10mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

You should avoid alcohol while taking Ezlip 10mg Tablet since it may increase your risk of getting side effects in the liver. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.

Question 6

Does Ezlip 10mg Tablet cause muscle pain?

Accepted Answer

Muscle pain may occur when Ezlip 10mg Tablet is used with a statin. It usually does not occur when Ezlip 10mg Tablet is used alone. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain or weakness. This is because on rare occasions, muscle problems, including muscle breakdown which may result in kidney damage can be serious and may become a potentially fatal condition.

Question 7

Does Ezlip 10mg Tablet raise blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

No, Ezlip 10mg Tablet does not raise blood sugar levels. In fact, it may be helpful for patients with diabetes since it helps in improving insulin resistance and also kidney function. Ezlip 10mg Tablet has not been shown to have any direct effect on blood sugar levels.

Question 8

Does taking Ezlip Tablet cause hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Commonly reported side effects of Ezlip Tablets are unexplained muscle aches, tiredness, difficulty moving hands and legs, nausea, vomiting and stomach aches. Hair loss is not a commonly known side-effect of ezetimibe, but it is advised that you consult with your doctor before use of the medicine, as every individual may have a verified physiological response to the medicine.

Question 9

Should I take Ezlip Tablet at night for better results?

Accepted Answer

You should take the Tablet in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. No evidence suggests taking this medicine at night for better results.

Question 10

Will I feel sleepy after taking Ezlip Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Sleepiness is not among the commonly reported side-effect of this medicine. You may feel nauseatic and on rare occasions which may make you want to sleep. Please consult your doctor before use.

Question 11

Does taking Ezlip Tablet leads to weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Ezlip Tablet is not known to cause weight gain or weight loss.

Question 12

Does Ezlip Tablet belong to a class of medicines known as "statins"?

Accepted Answer

No, although statins and ezetimibe both work for lowering cholesterol levels, statins do so by preventing the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver while ezetimibe controls the cholesterol levels by reducing its absorption in the small intestine. Cholesterol levels are best controlled when ezetimibe is coadministered with statins.

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