Cholestyramine Information
- Cholestyramine Benefits & Uses
- Cholestyramine Dosage & How to Take
- Cholestyramine Side Effects
- Cholestyramine Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Cholestyramine with Other Drugs
- Cholestyramine Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Cholestyramine
- Cholestyramine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Cholestyramine Benefits & Uses
Cholestyramine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- High Cholesterol (Read More - Home remedies for high cholesterol)
Cholestyramine Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Cholestyramine Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cholestyramine is used -
Moderate
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Mild
- पेट दर्द
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of appetite
- Belching
Common
- Nausea or vomiting
Unknown
- Irritability
- Rash
- पेट की गैस
- Dizziness
- Weight Change
Cholestyramine Related Warnings
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Is the use of Cholestyramine safe for pregnant women?
Cholestyramine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Cholestyramine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Moderate -
Is the use of Cholestyramine safe during breastfeeding?
Cholestyramine is safe for breastfeeding women.
Safe -
What is the effect of Cholestyramine on the Kidneys?
Cholestyramine may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Cholestyramine on the Liver?
Cholestyramine can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Cholestyramine on the Heart?
Cholestyramine is rarely harmful for the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Cholestyramine with Other Drugs
Cholestyramine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Cholestyramine Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cholestyramine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Dehydration
- Kidney Disease
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Hypothyroidism
- Constipation
Frequently asked Questions about Cholestyramine
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Is this Cholestyramine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cholestyramine.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cholestyramine since it does not cause drowsiness.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cholestyramine only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cholestyramine in mental disorders is not effective.
No
Cholestyramine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Cholestyramine
Some foods when eaten with Cholestyramine can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Mild -
Interaction between Alcohol and Cholestyramine
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Cholestyramine are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Mild
See all substitutes for Cholestyramine
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This medicine data has been created by -
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cholestyramine
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 636,638
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. Davis’s Drug Guide For Nurses. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 78-79
