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Head-to-head evidence comparison — which supplement is right for you?
Ezetimibe (Zetia) vs Telmisartan: Ezetimibe (Zetia) has the stronger overall evidence (4.4 vs 4.3/10); they're alternatives for support heart health — the best pick depends on your goals. Take the 60-second quiz for a pick tailored to your goals.
Ezetimibe (Zetia) wins 2 of 3 categories. Both are solid choices — the best pick depends on your specific goals.
Verdict
Mostly mechanism / observational
Top outcomes
Verdict
Mostly mechanism / observational
Top outcomes
Shared outcomes (1)
Outcomes where both Ezetimibe (Zetia) and Telmisartan have evidence — compare verdict strength side-by-side.
10 mg once daily, with or without food, alone or added to a statin — under a clinician. A prescription drug; not a self-directed supplement regimen.
any
Oral tablet (ezetimibe 10 mg)
Approved antihypertensive dosing is 20–80 mg once daily; the metabolic/PPARγ effects are most evident at the higher 80 mg (and study) doses, under a clinician. Not an approved metabolic or longevity regimen; blood pressure, kidney function, and potassium should be monitored.
morning
Oral tablet (telmisartan)
2–4 weeks
Months to years
Throughout use
Throughout use
Months to years
Weeks to months
Years
Throughout use
Ezetimibe Added to Statin Therapy after Acute Coronary Syndromes.
The New England journal of medicine (2015) · Rct · n=18144
IMPROVE-IT randomized trial: ~18,000 patients stabilized after acute coronary syndromes
The effects of lowering LDL cholesterol with simvastatin plus ezetimibe in patients with chronic kidney disease (Study of Heart and Renal Protection): a randomised placebo-controlled trial.
Lancet (London, England) (2011) · Rct · n=9438
SHARP randomized placebo-controlled trial in chronic kidney disease (n≈9,400)
Intensive lipid lowering with simvastatin and ezetimibe in aortic stenosis.
The New England journal of medicine (2008) · Rct · n=1873
SEAS randomized trial in patients with mild-to-moderate aortic stenosis
Telmisartan, ramipril, or both in patients at high risk for vascular events.
The New England journal of medicine (2008) · Rct · n=25620
ONTARGET randomized 25,620 high-vascular-risk patients to ramipril, telmisartan, or both
Renal outcomes with telmisartan, ramipril, or both, in people at high vascular risk (the ONTARGET study): a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, controlled trial.
Lancet (London, England) (2008) · Rct · n=25620
Prespecified ONTARGET renal analysis of the same 25,620 patients
Effects of the angiotensin-receptor blocker telmisartan on cardiovascular events in high-risk patients intolerant to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors: a randomised controlled trial.
Lancet (London, England) (2008) · Rct · n=5926
TRANSCEND randomized 5,926 ACE-inhibitor-intolerant high-risk patients to telmisartan or placebo
Ezetimibe (Zetia) has a higher evidence score (4.4/10 vs 4.3/10) and wins in 2 of 3 categories.
For support heart health, Ezetimibe (Zetia) has a higher relevance score (68 vs 66).
No known interactions between Ezetimibe (Zetia) and Telmisartan have been documented in our database. However, always consult a healthcare provider before combining supplements.
The right pick depends on your goals. Answer a few quick questions for a personalised recommendation — or dig into the full evidence on each.