Cholestyramine
Information about Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine Uses
Cholestyramine is used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
How Cholestyramine works
Cholestyramine is a bile acid binding agent. It removes bile acids from the body. The liver then produce more bile acids using cholesterol, as a result, the levels of cholesterol in the body is lowered.
Common side effects of Cholestyramine
Constipation
Expert advice for Cholestyramine
- Always take it with food and a full glass of water.
- It may interfere with the absorption of vitamins such as A, D and K. Take supplements of these vitamins as suggested by your doctor.
- It can delay or decrease the absorption of certain medicines. Any other medicine should be taken 1 hour before or 4 hours after taking Cholestyramine.
- Cholestyramine helps lower high blood cholesterol levels.
- Take it along with regular exercise and low-fat diet.
- Always take it with food and a full glass of water.
- It may cause constipation. Drink plenty of water and eat more high-fibre foods. Inform your doctor if it becomes severe or does not go away.
- It may interfere with the absorption of vitamins such as A, D and K. Take supplements of these vitamins as suggested by your doctor.
- It can delay or decrease the absorption of certain medicines. Any other medicine should be taken 1 hour before or 4 hours after taking Cholestyramine.