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Staphylococcal Infection, Thrombocytopenia (8476495-3)
on Jun 21, 2012 Male patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 100.1 lb, was diagnosed with and was treated with Welchol(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: staphylococcal infection (staphylococcal infection Questions), thrombocytopenia. Welchol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Anaemia (8472501-0)
Patient was taking Welchol (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: anaemia on Feb 09, 2012 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 77 years of age, weighting 161.0 lb, . Welchol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Thyroid Cancer (8455268-1)
Adverse event was reported on Jun 13, 2012 by a Male patient taking Welchol (View Usage) (Dosage: 1875 Mg, Bid) . Location: UNITED STATES , 35 years of age, weighting 250.0 lb, After Welchol was administered, patient had the following side effects: thyroid cancer (thyroid cancer Questions).
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Pain In Extremity, Neuropathy Peripheral, Arrhythmia, Diarrhoea, Venous Occlusion, Chest Discomfort, Muscle Spasms (8448161-1)
on May 29, 2012 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 73 years of age, weighting 242.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • bile acid malabsorption
  • hypertension
and was treated with Welchol (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: pain in extremity, neuropathy peripheral, arrhythmia (arrhythmia Questions), diarrhoea, venous occlusion, chest discomfort, muscle spasms. Welchol dosage: Per Oral.
Patient was taking other medications:


Erythema, Ocular Hyperaemia, Erythema Of Eyelid (8437598-2)
on Apr 09, 2012 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 77 years of age, was treated with Welchol(View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: erythema, ocular hyperaemia, erythema of eyelid. Welchol dosage: 6 Mg, Qd.
Patient was taking other medications:

Arthropathy, Fatigue, Vision Blurred (8418132-X)
Patient was taking Welchol (View Usage). After Welchol was administered, patient had the following side effects: arthropathy, fatigue, vision blurred on Jun 04, 2012 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , weighting 143.0 lb, . Welchol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Blood Pressure Increased (8385637-X)
Adverse event was reported on May 23, 2012 by a Male patient taking Welchol (View Usage) (Dosage: 1875 Mg, 2x/day) was diagnosed with and. Location: UNITED STATES , weighting 210.0 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: blood pressure increased.
Patient was taking other medications:

Rash (8359405-9)
on May 14, 2012 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 77 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • blood cholesterol increased
and was treated with Welchol (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: rash (rash Questions). Welchol dosage: Six Tablets Daily Po.

Electrolyte Imbalance, Diarrhoea (8343556-9)
on May 03, 2012 Male patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with and was treated with Welchol(View Usage). After Welchol was administered, patient had the following side effects: electrolyte imbalance, diarrhoea. Welchol dosage: Unk.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Muscular Weakness, Abasia (8293870-0)
Patient was taking Welchol (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: muscular weakness, abasia on Apr 13, 2012 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • blood cholesterol increased
and. Welchol dosage: 3.75 G Daily 1 Dose Oral.

Throat Irritation, Product Solubility Abnormal, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease (8266963-1)
Adverse event was reported on Apr 05, 2012 by a Female patient taking Welchol (View Usage) (Dosage: 1 Packet 1 A Day Mouth) was diagnosed with
  • blood glucose increased
  • blood cholesterol increased
and. Location: UNITED STATES , 60 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, Patient had the following side effects: throat irritation, product solubility abnormal, gastrooesophageal reflux disease.

Hip Arthroplasty, Dizziness, Femur Fracture, Discomfort, Dysphagia, Anxiety (8264617-9)
on Mar 22, 2012 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 72 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • hypercholesterolaemia
and was treated with Welchol (View Usage). After Welchol was administered, patient had the following side effects: hip arthroplasty, dizziness (dizziness Questions), femur fracture, discomfort, dysphagia, anxiety (anxiety Questions). Welchol dosage: 1875 Mg (1875 Mg, Qd), Per Oral, 3750 Mg (1250 Mg, Tid), Per Oral. Patient was hospitalized.

Swelling Face, Urticaria, Pruritus (8247469-2)
on Nov 19, 2008 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 50 years of age, weighting 272.1 lb, was treated with Welchol(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: swelling face, urticaria, pruritus. Welchol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

No Therapeutic Response (8247095-5)
Patient was taking Welchol (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: no therapeutic response on Mar 29, 2012 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , weighting 235.0 lb, . Welchol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Anaphylactic Reaction (8226091-8)
Adverse event was reported on Mar 14, 2012 by a Female patient taking Welchol (View Usage) (Dosage: Unk) . Location: UNITED STATES , 58 years of age, weighting 184.0 lb, After Welchol was administered, patient had the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction.
Patient was taking other medications:

Faeces Discoloured, Spinal Fusion Surgery, International Normalised Ratio Decreased, Weight Decreased, Change Of Bowel Habit, International Normalised Ratio Increased, Constipation, Nerve Compression (8186919-7)
on Feb 20, 2012 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 72 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • hyperlipidaemia
and was treated with Welchol (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: faeces discoloured, spinal fusion surgery, international normalised ratio decreased, weight decreased, change of bowel habit, international normalised ratio increased, constipation (constipation Questions), nerve compression. Welchol dosage: 3750 Mg (1875 Mg,bid), Per Oral.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Weight Decreased, Respiratory Tract Congestion, Constipation (8185159-5)
on Feb 20, 2012 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 83 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • hypercholesterolaemia
and was treated with Welchol(View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: weight decreased, respiratory tract congestion, constipation (constipation Questions). Welchol dosage: 3750 Mg (625 Mg, 3 Tablets Bid), Per Oral.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease (8181646-4)
Patient was taking Welchol (View Usage). After Welchol was administered, patient had the following side effects: gastrooesophageal reflux disease on Mar 01, 2012 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • blood cholesterol increased
and. Welchol dosage: 1 Pack Daily 1/day For 90 Days.
Patient was taking other medications:

Loss Of Consciousness, Vomiting, Dizziness (8180762-0)
Adverse event was reported on Mar 01, 2012 by a Female patient taking Welchol (View Usage) (Dosage: 1 Packet Once Only Because Of After Effect) . Location: UNITED STATES , 66 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: loss of consciousness, vomiting, dizziness (dizziness Questions).

Cardiovascular Disorder, Cerebrovascular Accident (8171796-0)
on Feb 23, 2012 Male patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 203.5 lb, was treated with Welchol (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: cardiovascular disorder, cerebrovascular accident. Welchol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Arthralgia (8171570-5)
on Dec 02, 2011 Female patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 135.6 lb, was treated with Welchol(View Usage). After Welchol was administered, patient had the following side effects: arthralgia. Welchol dosage: N/A.
Patient was taking other medications:

Blood Glucose Increased, Abdominal Discomfort, Headache, Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Dizziness, Loss Of Consciousness, Breast Pain, Blood Pressure Decreased (8167416-1)
Patient was taking Welchol (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: blood glucose increased, abdominal discomfort, headache (headache Questions), gastrointestinal haemorrhage, dizziness (dizziness Questions), loss of consciousness, breast pain, blood pressure decreased on Feb 10, 2012 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 73 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • hypercholesterolaemia
  • diarrhoea
and. Welchol dosage: 375 Mg (1875 Mg, Bid), Per Oral; 370 Mg (1875 Mg, Bid), Per Oral. Patient was hospitalized.

Cerebrovascular Accident, Cardiovascular Disorder (8151147-8)
Adverse event was reported on Feb 14, 2012 by a Male patient taking Welchol (View Usage) (Dosage: N/A) . Location: UNITED STATES , weighting 203.5 lb, Patient had the following side effects: cerebrovascular accident, cardiovascular disorder.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Visual Impairment, Anxiety, Malaise, Tobacco User, Weight Decreased, Diarrhoea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (8141994-0)
on Feb 14, 2012 Female patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with and was treated with Welchol (View Usage). After Welchol was administered, patient had the following side effects: visual impairment, anxiety (anxiety Questions), malaise, tobacco user, weight decreased, diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome (irritable bowel syndrome Questions). Welchol dosage: 225 Mg, Unk.
Patient was taking other medications: Patient was hospitalized.

Nausea, Dizziness, Parosmia, Blood Pressure Increased, Abdominal Discomfort, Convulsion, Middle Insomnia (8106248-7)
on Jan 17, 2012 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 70 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with
  • hyperlipidaemia
and was treated with Welchol(View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: nausea (nausea Questions), dizziness (dizziness Questions), parosmia, blood pressure increased, abdominal discomfort, convulsion, middle insomnia. Welchol dosage: 1250 Mg (625 Mg,bid), Per Oral.

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Side Effects reported to FDA: 274. View FDA Adverse Reports

Welchol safety alerts: No

Reported deaths: 7

Reported hospitalizations: 76

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carolynne   Location unknown

12:53am on Monday, October 13th, 2008

I have been taking welchor for 3 months because of extremely high hereditary LDL numbers. I couldn... read more »

Bev   Location unknown

12:34am on Saturday, October 4th, 2008

I experience sweats but the benefit out weights the side effect.

Jan   Location unknown

1:40am on Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

I experienced moderate to severe myalgia shortly after starting Welchol, and it continues to this da... read more »

Welchol Adverse Reactions
Dysphagia ( 48 Reports)
Constipation ( 26 Reports) Constipation Questions
Myalgia ( 21 Reports)
Asthenia ( 20 Reports)
Nausea ( 16 Reports) Nausea Questions
Dizziness ( 15 Reports) Dizziness Questions
Fatigue ( 15 Reports)
Diarrhoea ( 14 Reports)
Weight Decreased ( 14 Reports)
Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease ( 13 Reports)
Pain In Extremity ( 13 Reports)
Muscle Spasms ( 12 Reports)
Back Pain ( 11 Reports) Back pain Questions
Foreign Body Trauma ( 11 Reports)
Headache ( 11 Reports) Headache Questions
Vomiting ( 11 Reports)
Blood Cholesterol Increased ( 10 Reports)
Blood Triglycerides Increased ( 10 Reports)
Condition Aggravated ( 10 Reports)
Muscular Weakness ( 10 Reports)
Pain ( 10 Reports) Pain Questions
Pruritus ( 10 Reports)
Abdominal Pain ( 9 Reports) Abdominal pain Questions
Dyspnoea ( 9 Reports)
Abdominal Pain Upper ( 8 Reports)
Arthralgia ( 8 Reports)
Gait Disturbance ( 8 Reports)
Insomnia ( 8 Reports)
Abdominal Distension ( 7 Reports)
Blood Pressure Increased ( 7 Reports)

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  • Potential Welchol use error: mixing up products with similar drug names or packaging, taking wrong dose of a drug because of confusing dosing instructions on label
  • When applicable, Problems with different manufacturer of same medicine: not getting same results from a generic drug as a brand name drug, or from another generic

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