The purpose of this study is to compare the effect on LDL cholesterol levels of converting patients who are receiving the cholesterol absorption inhibitor Zetia at a dose of 10 milligrams to 5 milligrams, when prescribed as a split 10 milligram tablet.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
39
Ezetimibe 10 mg daily for 4 weeks
Ezetimibe 5 mg daily for 4 weeks, "formulated" as a 10 mg tablet split in half
Bronx VA Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, United States
LDL Cholesterol
LDL cholesterol
Time frame: 4 weeks
Total Cholesterol
Total cholesterol fasting
Time frame: 4 weeks
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