half a tablet of Zetia or Vytorin to save money

November 2006

We're getting questions on whether patients can take half a tablet of Zetia or Vytorin to save money.

Merck selected a starting dose of Zetia (ezetimibe) 10 mg because it's effective for a greater number of people than 5 mg.

But 5 mg of Zetia works almost as well as a full dose.

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Table of Contents

which meds to use for type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Januvia and Galvus for type 2 diabetes
Neurology & Pain new fentanyl buccal tablet called Fentora
Infectious Diseases new antifungal called Noxafil (posaconazole)
Infectious Diseases delaying antibiotics for patients with upper respiratory or ear infections
people asking about HeadOn and ActivOn
Natural Health Products the benefits of green tea
Women's Health Yaz is the first oral contraceptive approved for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
Medicare changes to Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for 2007
Pregnancy possible increased risk of cleft lip and palate in babies exposed to Lamictal during pregnancy
Pregnancy Pregnant women often ask what OTC cough/cold meds to use
Cholesterol half a tablet of Zetia or Vytorin to save money
Insomnia Lots of ads are promoting Rozerem (ramelteon) for sleep