Zetia and Neuritis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Neuritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Zetia (ezetimibe), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Nexium, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Neuritis when taking Zetia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 47,765 people who have side effects when taking Zetia from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zetia?

Zetia has active ingredients of ezetimibe. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 49,113 Zetia users. Check the latest studies of Zetia.

What is Neuritis?

Neuritis (inflammation of nerve) is found to be associated with 493 drugs and 444 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Neuritis.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

47,765 people reported to have side effects when taking Zetia.
Among them, 12 people (0.03%) have Neuritis.

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Zetia when they have Neuritis? *

What is the gender of people who have Neuritis when taking Zetia? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Neuritis when taking Zetia? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zetia? *

What are other side effects people have besides Neuritis? *

Weakness: 5 people, 41.67%
Bone Disorder: 5 people, 41.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 41.67%
Pain In Extremity: 4 people, 33.33%
Abdominal Pain: 4 people, 33.33%
Dizziness: 4 people, 33.33%
Foot Deformity (functional disability of foot): 4 people, 33.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 33.33%
Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder (abnormal intestinal contractions): 4 people, 33.33%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 41.67%
Adrenal Disorder: 4 people, 33.33%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 16.67%
Transient Ischaemic Attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)): 1 person, 8.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 8.33%
Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 1 person, 8.33%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 8.33%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 8.33%
Meniere's Disease (a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance to a varying degree): 1 person, 8.33%
Inflammation: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Neuritis (444 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ezetimibe (the active ingredients of Zetia) and Zetia (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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