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Can I eat this with Ezetimibe?
Grapefruit juice must be avoided with combination ezetimibe-simvastatin products as it increases the risk of muscle problems.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 40 foods and drinks for Ezetimibe (0 to avoid, 5 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Ezetimibe with food?
- You can take ezetimibe with or without food.
- Can I eat lentils with Ezetimibe?
- Yes, with care. Try not to eat too many foods that cause wind if you are farting more than usual.
- Can I eat peas with Ezetimibe?
- Yes, with care. Try not to eat too many foods that cause wind if you are farting more than usual.
- Can I eat beans with Ezetimibe?
- Yes, with care. Try not to eat too many foods that cause wind if you are farting more than usual.
- Can I eat onions with Ezetimibe?
- Yes, with care. Try not to eat too many foods that cause wind if you are farting more than usual.
- Can I eat saturated fat with Ezetimibe?
- Yes, with care. Reduce saturated fat to help lower your cholesterol.
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1 · What do you take?
Grapefruit juice must be avoided with combination ezetimibe-simvastatin products as it increases the risk of muscle problems.
Ezetimibe alone can be taken with or without food and you can eat and drink normally, including alcohol. If you take a combination product with simvastatin, avoid grapefruit juice as it increases muscle problem risk. Continue following your cholesterol-lowering diet alongside the medicine.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: You can take ezetimibe with or without food.
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Take care with Ezetimibe· 5
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Further reading on Ezetimibe
The pages our answers quote. Open “Where this comes from” on any answer to see the exact words, checked 24 September 2026. How we check
NHS website
About ezetimibe
NHS medicines information on ezetimibe – what it's used for and key facts.
NHS website
Who can and cannot take ezetimibe
NHS medicines information on who can take ezetimibe and who may not be able to take it.
NHS website
How and when to take ezetimibe
NHS medicines information on dosage for ezetimibe, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
NHS website
Side effects of ezetimibe
NHS medicines information on side effects of ezetimibe and what you can do to cope.
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Taking ezetimibe with other medicines and herbal supplements
NHS medicines information on possible interactions with ezetimibe and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.
The Journal
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