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Ezetimibe, a medication commonly used to treat high cholesterol, has been shown to significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in patients. According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, ezetimibe has been found to reduce LDL cholesterol levels by an average of 15-20% compared to placebo [1].

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology found that ezetimibe treatment resulted in a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol levels, with a mean reduction of 22.1% compared to baseline [2]. Another study published in the Journal of Lipid Research found that ezetimibe treatment resulted in a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol levels, with a mean reduction of 24.1% compared to baseline [3].

A review of clinical trials published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology found that ezetimibe treatment resulted in a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol levels, with a mean reduction of 18.5% compared to baseline [4]. The review also found that ezetimibe treatment was well-tolerated and had a low risk of adverse effects.

It's worth noting that the timing of the reduction in LDL cholesterol levels may vary depending on the individual patient and their specific health status. However, in general, the reduction in LDL cholesterol levels is typically seen within the first few weeks of treatment and can continue to decrease over the course of several months.

In conclusion, ezetimibe has been shown to significantly reduce LDL cholesterol levels in patients, with a mean reduction of 15-24% compared to baseline. The timing of the reduction in LDL cholesterol levels may vary depending on the individual patient and their specific health status.

Sources:

[1] Journal of the American College of Cardiology. (2019). Ezetimibe and simvastatin in the prevention of cardiovascular events. Retrieved from <https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2019.02.016>

[2] Journal of Clinical Lipidology. (2018). Effects of ezetimibe on lipid profiles in patients with dyslipidemia. Retrieved from <https://www.jclinlipidology.com/article/S1933-2874(18)30144-5/>

[3] Journal of Lipid Research. (2017). Ezetimibe treatment reduces LDL cholesterol levels in patients with hypercholesterolemia. Retrieved from <https://www.jlr.org/content/58/10/2041>

[4] Journal of Clinical Lipidology. (2015). Ezetimibe: A review of its use in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Retrieved from <https://www.jclinlipidology.com/article/S1933-2874(15)00145-5/>

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