What is Colesevelam?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: ColesevelamBrand:
Colesevelam is used with exercise and diet changes to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. It works by binding bile acids in your intestines. It may be used alone or in combination with statins.
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How do members experience Colesevelam?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irritable bowel syndrome | 12 | 2 | |
| Bowel urgency | 10 | 4 | |
| Bile acid malabsorption syndrome | 5 | 2 | |
| Diarrhea | 4 | 2 | |
| Diabetes type 2 | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 2 | |
| Chronic constipation | 1 | |
| Cold sores (fever blisters) | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Flatulence | 1 | |
| Muscle cramps | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 11 |
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