Description: Ezetimibe is a medicine that is used to lower the level of cholesterol as well as fatty compounds in the blood. It can be taken alone or in conjunction with other medicines that lower the cholesterol level. Patients are instructed to combine this medicine with a strict diet and exercise routine to achieve the best results. Ezetimibe helps by lowering cholesterol absorbed by your body from your food. Lowering cholesterol may aid in the prevention of heart attacks and strokes.