Zetia Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • headache

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a common cold
  • gallstones

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • throat irritation
  • inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses
  • the flu
  • joint pain
  • backache
  • muscle pain
  • pain in the arms or legs
  • low energy
  • diarrhea
  • stomach cramps

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • decreased blood platelets
  • a disease with shrinking and weaker muscles called myopathy
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • inflammation of the gallbladder
  • acute inflammation of the pancreas
  • erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction
  • hives
  • a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis
  • a skin rash
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • depression
  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
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