Zetia is used to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in the blood, usually along with diet changes and sometimes together with a statin. It works by reducing how much cholesterol your small intestine absorbs from food.

What it’s for

  • Treating high cholesterol, especially when LDL is too high.
  • Helping people who can’t take statins or who still need more cholesterol lowering while on a statin.
  • Used in some patients as part of a broader plan to reduce cholesterol-related heart risk, depending on the clinician’s guidance.

Quick note

Zetia is the brand name for ezetimibe. It does not replace healthy eating or exercise; it’s usually added to those measures.

Bottom line

In plain terms, Zetia is a cholesterol-lowering medicine that helps bring down LDL by blocking cholesterol absorption in the gut.