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Cholestyramine is an older type of medication used for binding up cholesterol and bile salts in the GI tract. It is a type of adsorption resin granule which is mixed with water and taken several times daily, still being used today for those who are intolerant of the newer "statin" agents like Zocor/Lipitor.

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It is a cholesterol-lowering drug

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What is another name for cholestyramine?

Questran is another name for cholestyramine.


Does cholestyramine contain statin?

no


Is cholestyramine over the counter?

NO


What is another name for Questran?

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Is Cholestyramine the same as Metemucil?

Oh, dude, they're like distant cousins at best. Cholestyramine and Metamucil both help with digestion, but they work in totally different ways. Cholestyramine is a bile acid sequestrant, while Metamucil is a fiber supplement. So, they might both be in the digestive family tree, but they're definitely not twins.


What does cholestyramine tablets do?

help sick people getting better


Does cholestyramine for oral suspension treat irritable bowl syndome?

not completely


What are the condition that cholestyramine treat?

primary sclerosing cholangitis (progressive liver disease)


When is the best to take cholestyramine powder morning or bedtime?

first time in the morning


Where can I get Sandoz cholestyramine for oral suspension?

Check with your nearest Pharmacy or Drug Store.


What is cholestyramine oral suspension prescribed for other than lowering cholesterol?

In addition to high cholesterol, cholestyramine may be used to treat diarrhea, high blood cholesterol level, high triglycerides, hyperlipoproteinemias, and Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis.


How do cholestyramine and colestipol affect breastfeeding?

Cholestyramine and colestipol will not directly harm an unborn baby, because these drugs are not taken into the body. However, the drugs may keep the mother's body from absorbing vitamins that she and the baby need.