Learn how to treat the 2 sources of cholesterol, food & family, with 1 pill.
See how VYTORIN compares to other cholesterol-lowering medicines.
Read about possible side effects when taking VYTORIN.
Get some answers to the most frequently asked questions.
VYTORIN could help lower your cholesterol.
Cholesterol not only comes from food; it also has a lot to do with your family history. The fact is, most of your total cholesterol is produced naturally by your body. So, it’s no wonder that with 2 sources of cholesterol, lowering bad cholesterol can be so challenging.
VYTORIN lowers levels of total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and fatty substances called triglycerides in the blood.
In addition, VYTORIN raises levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. VYTORIN is for patients who cannot control their cholesterol levels by diet and exercise alone.
So when eating right and exercising aren’t enough, VYTORIN can help.
Cholesterol not only comes from food; it also has a lot to do with your family history. The fact is, most of your total cholesterol is produced naturally by your body. So, it’s no wonder that with 2 sources of cholesterol, lowering bad cholesterol can be so challenging.
VYTORIN lowers levels of total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and fatty substances called triglycerides in the blood.
In addition, VYTORIN raises levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. VYTORIN is for patients who cannot control their cholesterol levels by diet and exercise alone.
So when eating right and exercising aren’t enough, VYTORIN can help.
VYTORIN contains two cholesterol medicines, Zetia (ezetimibe) and Zocor (simvastatin), in a single tablet. VYTORIN has not been shown to reduce heart attacks or strokes more than Zocor alone.
Important Risk Information About VYTORINVYTORIN is a prescription tablet and isn‘t right for everyone, including women who are nursing or pregnant or who may become pregnant, and anyone with liver problems.
Unexplained muscle pain or weakness could be a sign of a rare but serious side effect and should be reported to your doctor right away. VYTORIN may interact with other medicines or certain foods, increasing your risk of getting this serious side effect. So, tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking.
Your doctor may do simple blood tests before and during treatment with VYTORIN to check for liver problems. Side effects included headache, muscle pain, and diarrhea.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch,
or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please read the Patient Information and discuss it with your doctor. Also available is the physician Prescribing Information.
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