What is Cholestyramine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: CholestyramineBrand:
Cholestyramine is used in the management of primary hypercholesterolemia. It is also used for itching (pruritus) associated with elevated levels of bile acids; diarrhea associated with excess fecal bile acids; binding toxicologic agents; and pseudomembranous colitis.
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How do members experience Cholestyramine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irritable bowel syndrome | 151 | 18 | |
| Primary sclerosing cholangitis | 24 | 1 | |
| Microscopic colitis | 21 | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 13 | 14 | |
| Bile acid malabsorption syndrome | 5 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 11 | |
| Flatulence | 3 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 2 | |
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Jarisch-Herxeimer reaction | 2 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 13 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 8 | |
| None | 30 |
Member evaluations
gridly1
evaluated on Jul 01, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for chronic mercury poisoning: None
- Side effects: Moderate
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