Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ezetimibe as follows:

General allergic reactions:

• Ezetimibe use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching.
• Some patients can present with symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing.
• Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered.

Gastrointestinal upset

• Ezetimibe use, especially on empty stomach, can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, dyspepsia, stomach upset, and diarrhea.
• Taking Ezetimibe after having a meal or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication.

Skeletal pain

• Ezetimibe use can sometimes also result in exacerbation of arthritis and other skeletal pains.