Does anyone take Zetia only for cholesterol?

I take the med and I have not had any issue like I had when I was on atorvastatin.
Please google atorvastatin and women.
Most doctors want their patients on the atorvastatin but too many side effects especially for us seniors.

My Dr. put me on Zetia because of atorvastatin side effects. When my cardiac CT came back 474, the cardiologist put me on rosuvastatin and 81 mg aspirin. I was not on Zetia long enough to record noticeable side effects. On line research including the Mayo Clinic website can provide all the information you seek. Good luck.

Appreciated this update and others more than I could express well. I've been on Atorvastatin for some time. Have had some questions with it recently per cause and effect. Most recently wondering if taking it when I do may be contributing to Eliquis side effects I only experience in the AM following Atorvastatin admittedly after quite some time between the two. Recently I've been having major cramp challenges in my left foot primarily, the back of knees (most often only at night) and now my hands. Saw that as a side effect with Atorvastatin. One set of cramping experiences was such I went to an ER in a location I was visiting. They ran several tests for the top 4-5 situations that could cause cramping. All came out within normal ranges leaving the ER report to note that the cause seems to be the Atorvastatin and should be given in a lesser dose or a different Rx. They gave me a well written, detailed report in "people language" with that recommendation. The report was excellent. In a remote update to my MD the response was to let him know if it happened again because Atorvastatin cramps are not typically "like that". I've had the same responses to the issues with Eliquis over time and other Rx over time from MDs. I've been trying to find out where someone gets the what these respective side effects are "typically like" information .. never saw side effects labeled that way.. Any thoughts? I also add here that I tried taking Eliquis a bit later in the AM and the side effects are not as severe so far.

I think you should have a talk with your doctor.
I have been on Eliquis 2 times a day since my open heart surgery in 2018, I hope you are taking your Eliquis as directed by your doctor.
My last visit with my doctor he still wanted me to go back to the atorvastatin and I told him that I would not after my falls and reading the side effects of that med. I was on atorvastatin for many years but at a certain age the side effects seemed to be more dangerous for me than staying on that. Atorvastatin has less side effects for men but it explains why many men have leg cramps and less issues than women using atorvastatin.
Like other meds people have different effects , some people never have side effects no matter what they take.
Please google atorvastatin and women ........it is very interesting.
BUT, please talk with your doctor.
And.....the Eliquis has to be taken at the same times. Don't take it upon yourself to change when you take your Eliquis.
The problem is the atorvastatin!

I think you should have a talk with your doctor.
I have been on Eliquis 2 times a day since my open heart surgery in 2018, I hope you are taking your Eliquis as directed by your doctor.
My last visit with my doctor he still wanted me to go back to the atorvastatin and I told him that I would not after my falls and reading the side effects of that med. I was on atorvastatin for many years but at a certain age the side effects seemed to be more dangerous for me than staying on that. Atorvastatin has less side effects for men but it explains why many men have leg cramps and less issues than women using atorvastatin.
Like other meds people have different effects , some people never have side effects no matter what they take.
Please google atorvastatin and women ........it is very interesting.
BUT, please talk with your doctor.
And.....the Eliquis has to be taken at the same times. Don't take it upon yourself to change when you take your Eliquis.
The problem is the atorvastatin!

Thank you for your quick response and taking the time to send this update. Per the Eliquis -- I have been taking it for several years now and grateful to have it. I do take it in the AM and PM about 12 hours apart. There's been an MD change since it was prescribed but I do stay in contact with the MDs on these issues. Your advice to do so was spot on! However my current MD seems to take a more casual approach on these issues. My issue with the lightheadedness with Eliquis in the AMs has not been on going ... current focus is the Atorvastatin for several recent issues per that lately. Will check out the factors with women after I send this . And again thank you for the quick reply, the referral to more information and your concern.

You're welcome.
After being on statins for many years I was told about six months ago that the cholesterol meds are to be taken at night,
Hope all works out for you.
Hoping too that 2025 will be a happy, healthy and safe one for you and yours!

I got a bottle of Zetia Im supposed to take but haven't yet. I can't tolerate Statins at all they give me whole body tremors and muscles spasms head to foot. Ill update after I get the nerve to try them. New medicine are horrendous, or great for me. Meaning either Severe reactions or None at all.