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Brand Name : Welchol
Generic Name : Colesevelam Hcl

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
Cholesterol made by the liver or from the food we eat can be converted into bile acids by the liver. The bile acids are secreted by the liver into the bile and enter the intestine with the bile. In the intestine the bile acids assist with the digestion of fat. Some of the bile acids are excreted from the body with the stool, but the majority of bile acids are absorbed from the intestine into the blood, are removed by the liver from the blood, and are re-secreted into the bile. Colesevelam binds bile acids in the intestine and causes more of the bile acids to be excreted in the stool. This reduces the amount of bile acids that returns to the liver and forces the liver to make more bile acids to replace the bile acids lost in the stool. In order to make more bile acids, the liver converts more cholesterol into bile acids, and this lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood. Colesevelam is not absorbed into the body. ...
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Precautions (Source: RXList)
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Side Effects (Source: DrugDigest)
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue bloody or black, tarry stools breathing problems muscle pain nausea, vomiting severe stomach pain Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): heartburn or indigestion stomach upset This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. ...
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Further Reading on welchol
  • High Cholesterol - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    The goal in treating high cholesterol is to reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke . Most people need to adjust ...colestipol, colesevelam Questran, Colestid, Welchol Affect how your body...

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