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WelChol

Active Ingredient(s): Colesevelam
First Approved by the FDA: May 26, 2000
Pharmaceutical Company: SANKYO






WelChol Article Summary

Colesevelam Is A Bile Acid Sequestrant Administered Orally. It Is Developed By Genzyme And Marketed In The Us By Daiichi Sankyo Under The Brand Name Welchol And Elsewhere By Genzyme Under The Tradename Cholestagel. contents 1 Clinical Use 2 Constituents 3 How It Works 3.1 Cholesterol 4 References 5 External Links // clinical Use colesevelam Is Indicated As An Adjunct To Diet And Exercise To Reduce Elevated Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (ldl-c) In Patients With Primary Hyperl ...

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Welchol Colesevelam Hcl
I was precribed welchol for my colostrol and I want to know if it is ok. Thanks
Monday, 2/9/2009 2:07:15 PM  3 Replies RSS Feed for these replies
Grapefruit And Welchol
Can grapefruit be eaten while taking Welchol?
Sunday, 11/16/2008 8:11:34 AM  2 Replies RSS Feed for these replies
Welchol For Upset Stomach
Since I had my gall bladder removed in April I had had stomach pain etc. After having a colonoscopy and in endoscopy the doc gave me welchol. He said it would solve my stomach problems. I can find no info for any indication other than high cholesterol. Has anyone heard of using welchol for stomach problems?????????? Pat
Friday, 2/17/2006 11:27:54 AM  1 Reply RSS Feed for these replies

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Capsule   375mg
Suspension   1.875g,  3.75g
Tablet   625mg

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