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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.