Vytorin is a medicine which is used in the treatment of high levels of cholesterol. It is a mixture of two medicines viz. simvastatin and ezetimibe. Ezetimibe helps in reducing body’s ability to absorb cholesterol whereas simvastatin belongs to the family of drugs called as statins. The primary aim why Vytorin is put to use is that it reduces the amount of bad cholesterol in the body and increases the amount of good cholesterol in the body. The basic difference between good and bad cholesterol is the difference between the densities of the lipoprotein.
Good cholesterol is of higher density whereas bad cholesterol is of lower density. Vytorin is just a part of the complete package which comprises of diet, exercises and medicines. If the patient doesn’t keep a control on his eating habits and consumes food with high content of fats then it doesn’t prove that much effective. Vytorin also reduces the triglyceride levels in the body hence consumption of alcohol may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine. It may also harm the patient’s liver badly.
If the patient has suffered or is suffering from kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes the patient should consult the doctor regarding the dose adjustment. Vytorin can badly harm a baby in the womb if the mother is taking the dosage of Vytorin. The patient should avoid getting pregnant during the treatment period. She should stop the dosage at once if she gets pregnant. Moreover it can pass through the breast milk and harm the infant. Consumption of grapefruit products can be seriously dangerous as it can mix with Vytorin.
The patient should not regulate their consumption without consulting with the doctor. Moreover if the patient notices some abnormal symptoms such as swelling in some part of the face or problems in breathing then he should seek medical consultation immediately. Urinating problems, weakness etc. are some symptoms which demand immediate medical care.