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What are the side effects of Welchol?

What are the side effects of Welchol?

answer for 'What are the side effects of Welchol?'WelChol (generic name colesevelam) is a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels. It belongs to a class of drugs called bile acid resins. Other bile acid resins include cholestyramine (brand name >Questran) and colestipol (>Colestid).

WelChol appears to be better tolerated than other bile acid resins. Its most common side effects are constipation and stomach upset.

Welchol may not be appropriate for people with difficulty swallowing or certain major gastrointestinal disorders.

Sources:
Micromedex Healthcare Series. Micromedex, Inc., 2001.
Sankyo Pharma, Web site: http://www.welchol.com, last accessed 6/11/01.
WelChol product information, Sankyo Pharma, 2001.

This answer prepared 6/11/01.


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