You may have seen recent Press Releases regarding the Cholesterol Drug Zetia and the online report of the recent clinical trial (called the Enhance Trial.)

The published trial should not change your use or our prescribing of Zetia.  The results of the trial showed no significant difference in clinical outcomes, good or bad.  The trial showed no increased risk to taking Zetia and it confirmed Zetia’s LDL cholesterol lowering ability.  Studies looking at its long term outcome are still underway.  Until they are completed, we do not recommend that you change the use of your medications. If you have additional concerns, you may discuss them with your primary care physician or primary cardiologist.

To read the American College of Cardiology Statement on the Enhance Trial, click here.