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Colestid Information



Colestid Benefits & Uses

Colestid is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Colestid 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

Age Group Dosage


Colestid Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Colestid is used -

Moderate

Mild

Colestid Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Colestid safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Colestid .

    Mild
  • Is the use of Colestid safe during breastfeeding?


    Colestid may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Colestid on the Kidneys?


    There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Colestid . If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Colestid on the Liver?


    You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Colestid . If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Colestid on the Heart?


    There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Colestid . If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Colestid with Other Drugs

Colestid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Colestid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Colestid unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Colestid

  • Is this Colestid habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Colestid has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Colestid since it will not make you feel sleepy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Colestid only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Colestid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Colestid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Colestid


    Some foods when eaten with Colestid can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Colestid


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Colestid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Colestid® (colestipol hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 636,638

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 78-79



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