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Total Welchol reports: 18.Welchol FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported hospitalizations: 8.
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Reported Welchol Side Effects: rhabdomyolysis, renal failure acute, headache, blood cholesterol increased, abdominal pain, blood triglycerides increased, eye haemorrhage, nausea, alanine aminotransferase increased, constipation, myalgia.
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Welchol Side Effects Report #5199931-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported WELCHOL problem on Dec 20, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. WELCHOL dosage: 1250 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with VASOTEC, PROTONIX, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CLONIDINE, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5201676-1
WELCHOL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 28, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. WELCHOL dosage: 150 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with VASOTEC, PROTONIX, HYDROCHLOTOHIAZIDE, CLONIDINE, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5231599-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported WELCHOL problem on Jan 22, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with total bile acids and was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation, intestinal obstruction. WELCHOL dosage: 1875 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, LIPITOR, RANITIDINE, ASPIRIN, CENTRUM SILVER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5259870-X
WELCHOL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, weighting 167.0 lb, was diagnosed with short-bowel syndrome and was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebellar ataxia, cognitive disorder, weight decreased. WELCHOL dosage: 1875 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with LOMOTIL, VITAMINS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5285995-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported WELCHOL problem on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased. WELCHOL dosage: MG UNK PO. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5286242-4
WELCHOL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Female patient was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased. WELCHOL dosage: MG PO. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5292700-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported WELCHOL problem on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, alanine aminotransferase decreased, blood cholesterol increased, high density lipoprotein increased, low density lipoprotein increased, nausea, platelet count increased, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. WELCHOL dosage: 1250 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with VASOTEC, PROTONIX, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CLONIDINE, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5301502-6
WELCHOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood cholesterol increased, dyspepsia, gallbladder disorder, gallbladder polyp. WELCHOL dosage: 2500 MG (1250 MG, BID), PER ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with DIURIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5308434-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported WELCHOL problem on Apr 23, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, blood magnesium decreased, blood pressure increased, constipation, eye haemorrhage, heart rate increased, malabsorption, thyroid disorder. WELCHOL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5309319-3
WELCHOL problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 189.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood potassium decreased, headache, memory impairment, mental impairment, rash, visual disturbance. WELCHOL dosage: 1875 (#3-625MGTAB) MORNING + EVENING BY MOUTH. During the same period patient was treated with ALPRAZOLAM, AMLODIPINE, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, OMEPRAZOLE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PIROXICAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5092209-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported WELCHOL problem on Aug 28, 2006. Male patient, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tinnitus. WELCHOL dosage: 1, 250 MG 1X PO. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5107250-X
WELCHOL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 07, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood glucose increased, blood triglycerides increased. WELCHOL dosage: MG PO. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5179403-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported WELCHOL problem on Nov 29, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, nausea, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis, vomiting. WELCHOL dosage: 1875 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with VASOTEC, PROTONIX, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CLONIDINE, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5423612-5
WELCHOL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 07, 2006. Male patient, 57 years of age, was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood triglycerides increased. WELCHOL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5405949-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported WELCHOL problem on July 19, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 170.9 lb, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, cataract, eye haemorrhage, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, glaucoma, headache, iritis, optic atrophy. WELCHOL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ADVAIR HFA, PREDNISONE, PRILOSEC, COUMADIN, ACTONEL, CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5420666-7
WELCHOL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2007. Female patient was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle disorder. WELCHOL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5441534-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported WELCHOL problem on Aug 30, 2007. Male patient, weighting 287.0 lb, was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash maculo-papular. WELCHOL dosage: 625 MG 2 DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with HYZAAR, NIFEDIPINE, ZETIA. Patient recovered.
Welchol Side Effects Report #5444992-0
WELCHOL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 04, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 176.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with WELCHOL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: headache, myalgia. WELCHOL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Drug Information: Colesevelam
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(koh le sev' e lam)Why is this medication prescribed?
Colesevelam is used with exercise and diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. It works by binding bile acids in your intestines. Bile acids are made when cholesterol is broken down in your body. Removing these bile acids helps to lower your blood cholesterol. Accumulation of cholesterol and fats along the walls of your arteries (a process known as atherosclerosis) decreases blood flow and, therefore, the oxygen supply to your heart, brain, and other parts of your body. Lowering your blood level of cholesterol and fats may help to prevent heart disease, angina (chest pain), strokes, and heart attacks. Colesevelam may be used alone or in combination with other lipid-lowering medications known as statins (atorvastatin [Lipitor], cerivastatin [Baycol], lovastatin [Mevacor], pravastatin [Pravachol], or simvastatin [Zocor]).
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used?
Colesevelam comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day with meals and liquid. Your doctor will tell you how many tablets to take at each dose. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take colesevelam exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your lipid levels should lower within 2 weeks. Colesevelam lowers your lipid levels but does not cure high cholesterol. Continue to take colesevelam even if you feel well. Do not stop taking colesevelam without talking to your doctor.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking colesevelam,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to colesevelam or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially sustained-release formulations of verapamil (Calan SR) and vitamins and herbal products.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had gastrointestinal problems, especially bowel obstruction or difficulty swallowing foods, triglyceride levels greater than 300 mg/dl, bleeding problems, and low levels of fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, E, and K).
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking colesevelam, call your doctor.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet. This kind of diet includes cottage cheese, fat-free milk, fish (not canned in oil), vegetables, poultry, egg whites, and polyunsaturated oils and margarines (corn, safflower, canola, and soybean oils). Avoid foods with excess fat in them such as meat (especially liver and fatty meat), egg yolks, whole milk, cream, butter, shortening, lard, pastries, cakes, cookies, gravy, peanut butter, chocolate, olives, potato chips, coconut, cheese (other than cottage cheese), coconut oil, palm oil, and fried foods.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Side effects from colesevelam can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- gas
- constipation
- upset stomach
- headache
- weakness
- muscle pain
- throat infection
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to colesevelam.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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