Generic Options for Cholesterol Medication Vytorin Available

With the patent for Vytorin officially expired (April 25, 2017), we thought we’d dive a little into what Vytorin is and ways to save money on your prescription for it.

What is Vytorin

Vytorin is a combination drug (Zocor and Zetia) that is used to reduce the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body. Vytorin belongs to a group of drugs called “statins.” The drug is generally paired with a low-fat diet and other treatments, to lower total cholesterol levels.

Is there a generic Vytorin option?

There are currently no Vytorin generic alternative, as a combination drug. Since Vytorin is a combination of Zocor and Zetia, both of which have generics, you may be able to save some money if you fill their generics separately.

You can ask your doctor about writing a prescription for Ezetimibe (Zetia) and Simvastatin (Zocor) separately. If they are ok with doing that, you may be able to save a significant amount of money on your prescription.

How much does Vytorin cost?

Costs for Vytorin vary, depending on dosages and which pharmacy or discount/insurance card is used. It’s important to always compare prescription prices with search tools like RxSaver.

1. Ezetimibe

The cost of ezetimibe without insurance starts at $11.45* for 10 mg and 30 tablets using an RxSaver coupon.

2. Simvastatin

The cost of simvastatin without insurance starts at $21.69* for 40 mg and 30 tablets using an RxSaver coupon.

So, since there’s no official generic for Vytorin, you could save by shopping for Ezetimibe and Simvastatin separately, instead of purchasing Vytorin, the combination drug.

Where to purchase Vytorin?

You can purchase Vytorin at any major or independent pharmacy in the United States, with a prescription from you doctor. Since prices vary though, we suggest using search tools, like RxSaver, to find the lowest cost for you Vytorin prescription.

Vytorin Side Effects

Less serious side effects of Vytorin include:

Headache
Dizziness
Depressed mood
Memory problems
Confusion
Back pain
Joint pain
Mild muscle pain
Numbness or tingly feeling
Trouble having an erection
Diarrhea
Sleep problems (insomnia)
Cold symptoms, e.g., stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat

Stop taking Vytorin and call your doctor immediately if you are experiencing any of these serious side effects:

Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
Fever
Unusual tiredness
Dark colored urine
Swelling
Weight gain
Urinating less than usual or not at all
Chest pain
Dry cough
Wheezing
Feeling short of breath
Severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back
Nausea and vomiting
Fast heart rate
Itching
Loss of appetite
Clay-colored stools
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
High blood sugar (increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness, dry skin, blurred vision, weight loss)

Be sure to talk to your doctor about any side effects you may be experiencing while taking Vytorin.

What company makes Vytorin?

Vytorin is manufactured by Merck. It entered the market in July of 2004. Initially it was a combination of Zetia and Zocor, but since both of those have gone generic, Vytorin now contains Ezetimibe and Simvastatin.

Merck has been in business since 1891. The company manufactures drugs like Simvastatin, Singulair, Cozaar, Hyzaar, Januvia, Janumet and Zetia.

Ezetimibe: 10 mg / 30 tablets

Simvastatin: 40 mg / 30 tablets

*Lowest online price at national pharmacy chains Costco, CVS, RiteAid, Walgreens and Walmart as of 1/28/2021. Prices vary by location and pharmacy, see RxSaver.com for actual pricing in your area.