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Q: need a generic to replace Zetia so insurance will pay
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7/ 1/09 11:12am
Hi Kirk,
The generic form of Zetia is ezetimibe. I recommend discussing your options with your physician or pharmacist.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps
1/12/10 12:48pm
Hi Granny,
Here is a post that may help you:
Is Grapefruit Safe to Eat When Taking a Statin Drug?
The article discusses more than just statin medications and grapefruit.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
1/13/10 8:37am
thanks, however Zetia is NOT a statin.. or so my MD says.
1/13/10 3:48pm
Hi Granny,
You are correct - Zetia is not a statin drug. However, the article I referenced above discusses grapefruit in relation to different medications (not just statins), which I why I thought you may want to review it.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps
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Neither my MD, nor my pharmacist can tell me when Zetia will be available as a generic. I read somewhere that the summer of 2009 would be 10 years since it was "invented", and therefore eligible to become generic. Also, neither can tell me if it is OK for me to eat grapefruit while taking Zetia.