What foods should be avoided with ezetimibe?

What foods interact with ezetimibe?

Ezetimibe blocks cholesterol absorption in the small intestine. No specific foods need to be avoided because of direct interactions. The drug works regardless of whether patients take it with or without food.

What drinks or beverages affect ezetimibe?

Fruit juices such as grapefruit juice do not affect ezetimibe metabolism. Patients can drink normal amounts of those beverages without concern.

Does diet help or interfere with the drug's effectiveness?

A heart-healthy diet still matters. High intake of saturated fat and cholesterol can blunt the overall cholesterol-lowering effect of ezetimibe plus diet therapy, so patients continue low-cholesterol eating plans prescribed by their doctors.

When does the patent for ezetimibe expire?

Ezetimibe patent protection ended in 2017. Generic versions have been available since then.