Combine Zetia and Niacin

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Zetia

and Niacin

Combine Zetia with Niacin. To make a decision about taking Zetia and Niacin, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Zetia and Niacin have 66 combined Side Effects total
24 are Life Threatening
19 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Zetia

Zetia is also known by the generic name Ezetimibe

USES:
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as "statins" or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks.

Uses of Niacin

USES:
Niacin is used in addition to a proper diet and exercise to help control levels of fats in the blood. It can help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (e.g., LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by other treatment (e.g., diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, stopping smoking, weight loss if overweight, and controlling blood sugar if diabetic). It may be used with or without other medications.

Lowering "bad" cholesterol/triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Lowering fats may also help reduce the risk of pancreas problems (pancreatitis) in people at risk. Niacin is also known as vitamin B-3 (nicotinic acid), one of the B-complex vitamins.

Zetia and Niacin Combined Have 24 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blockage of Normal Bile Flow - Cholestasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Flu-Like Symptoms is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Gallstones - Biliary Calculus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Gallbladder - Cholecystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Niacin and Zetia combined

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Zetia and Niacin Combined have 19 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Dry Eye is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Dry Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood - Hyperuricemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

Worsening of Peptic Ulcer - Exacerbation of Peptic Ulcer is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zetia and Niacin combined

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Zetia and Niacin Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Zetia and Niacin.

Zetia has 6 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zetia.

Zetia Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Zetia.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Zetia.

Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Zetia.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Zetia.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Zetia.

Contraindication Warnings

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Zetia.

Niacin has 15 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Niacin.

Niacin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Arterial Hemorrhage - Bleeding from an Artery is a contraindication of Niacin.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Niacin.

Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer from Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Niacin.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Niacin.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Niacin.

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Niacin.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Niacin.

Unstable Angina Pectoris - Unpredictable Severe Constricting Chest Pain is a contraindication of Niacin.

Contraindication Warnings

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Niacin.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Niacin.

Gout is a contraindication of Niacin.

Hyperglycemia - High Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Niacin.

Hypophosphatemia - Low Amount of Phosphate in the Blood is a contraindication of Niacin.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Niacin.

Severe Thrombocytopenia - Severely Decreased Platelets is a contraindication of Niacin.

Zetia - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Niacin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.