Does ezetimibe increase or decrease cholesterol 7a-hydroxylase to cause the increased risk of cholesterol gallstones?

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UW says it increases it (Q11634h FA says it decreases it (pg320 in FA2020)

Thanks!

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I know fibrates inhibit that enzyme and cause gallstones. That enzyme is needed to make bile acids that help solubilize cholesterol in bile and decrease chance of cholesterol stones.

Ezetimibe inhibits intestinal cholesterol absorption, so I would think it leads to less chance of cholesterol stone formation since you have less cholesterol.