which is better? cholestyramine or colestipol? | HealthTap
网页2019年3月18日 · Dr. Mary Callahan answered. Better lipid med: It depends is the best answer. These are both good meds depending on the type of elevated lipid. Cholestyramine is used to lower triglycerides and other fats by preventing absorption in the intestine, so if you have a high fat diet this may be a better medicine for you. Answered 3/18/2019. 5.8k …
how long does cholestyramine start working? | HealthTap
网页2019年9月1日 · How long does cholestyramine start working? A doctor has provided 1 answer. Dr. Scott Welker answered. A few days: If you're treating jaundice, you should see improvement within a week or two. Dr Rao agreed.
i have diarrhea everyday and the dr prescribed prevalite
网页2017年12月19日 · Have been taking cholestyramine powder daily 4g for almost 14 years now for collagenous colitis. If I miss a dose suffer severe cramps and watery diarrhea. I am concerned about the safety of taking it daily for life and is there anything i need to do? I take cholestyramine powder for bile salt diarrhea from gall bladder surg.
cholestyramine dose for diarrhea - HealthTap
网页A doctor has provided 1 answer. have been taking cholestyramine powder daily 4g for almost 14 years now for collagenous colitis. if i miss a dose suffer severe cramps and watery diarrhea. i am concerned about the safety of taking it daily for life and is there anything i need to do?: : It is relatively safe because of no systemic absorption.
Can you take antibiotics if using questran (cholestyramine)?
网页2012年7月21日 · Dr. Norman Levine answered. Questran (cholestyramine): Some antibiotics are not well absorbed if taken at the same time as questran (cholestyramine). Try taking the antibiotic at a different time of day than the questran (cholestyramine).
Is it possible to have habba syndrome with removed gall bladder?
网页2019年2月9日 · No. But first..: First I am not sure that there is a true condition of "habba syndrome" as a cause of chronic diarrhea from gallbladder dysfunction. But once the gallbladder is removed then this supposed "syndrome" cannot occur. Chronic diarrhea after gallbladder surgery can occur. Sometimes Questran (cholestyramine) medication helps.
Questran (cholestyramine) powder ok with lactose intolerance?
网页2016年4月21日 · questran (cholestyramine): No problem with Questran (cholestyramine) and lactose intolerance.
i have been on cholestyramine for 10 days to clear arava
网页2014年6月24日 · Discontinue: You may be having a histaminic reaction to the cholestyramine. I'd stop the medication or take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to see if the itching improves. Tell the prescribing doctor, they will likely switch you to a different drug.
is it normal to have loose and frequent stools after gallbladder ...
网页2014年6月24日 · Yes, loose bowel movements, especially after eating greasy foods is not uncommon. Significant diarrhea can occur in about 1 in 400 people after gb surgery. Sometimes need Cholestyramine medication to control diarrhea. May improve over some months after surgery. Yes : Common. Cholestyramine might help.
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网页2020年12月28日 · Best is to address the issue first with avoiding fried, fatty, greasy foods. Drink plenty of water. Check with your doctor or surgeon before adding medication like this. Immidium will not correct the cause if the diarrhea either & likely to have better results with prescription cholestyramine. See your doctor.