No, the brand name for ezetimibe is Zetia

Ezetimibe used to prevent the absorption of cholesterol by the body.

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It should not. Ezetimibe a cholesterol medication. It works by destroying lipid fats and minimizing the absorption of cholesterol in the intestines, thus lowering your cholesterol. For Ezetimibe to produce its best result - it's often perscribed containing a Statin, like Simvistatin. It's mixture is called Vytorin.

There many substances that can interfere with cholesterol absorption in the small intestine. The most common substances include phytosterois and ezetimibe. All these are referred to as cholesterol absorption inhibitors.