How safe is drug Vytorin?

[MARTIN L H]

Drug to help lower bad cholesterol.

[ckm1956]

Recent studies showed that the Zetia portion of Vytorin doesn't affect the rate of heart attack. Zocor has been around for years, outside of a risk of muscle cramps (like all similar drugs), it's safe.

[L_H Qutub(Retired)]

Important Risk Information About VYTORIN:
VYTORIN 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.

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.
It is effective cholestrol reducing drug, BUT reduces both good and bad.