Ezetimibe and simvastatin and Glucotrol

• Generic Name: ezetimibe / simvastatin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vytorin

Ezetimibe reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body. Simvastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins."

Ezetimibe and simvastatin is a combination medicine that is used to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

Ezetimibe and simvastatin is used together with a low-fat diet and other treatments to lower total cholesterol in adults and children who are at least 10 years old. It is not known whether ezetimibe and simvastatin reduces your risk of heart disease.

Ezetimibe and simvastatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: glipizide
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL, Glipizide XL

Glucotrol (glipizide) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels by helping your pancreas produce insulin.

Glucotrol is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Glucotrol is not for treating type 1 diabetes.