Welchol

Welchol decreases "bad" cholesterol in the blood, which is likewise called LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Reducing your LDL cholesterol may decrease your risk of hard arteries, which can result in cardiovascular disease, stroke, and blood circulation troubles.

Welchol is made use of to deal with high cholesterol in grownups and children at the very least 10 years old.

Welchol is sometimes used together with "statin" cholesterol drugs such as atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin, Crestor, Lipitor, Pravachol, Zocor, and others.

Welchol is additionally utilized to enhance blood sugar control in adults with kind 2 diabetes mellitus. This drug is except dealing with type 1 diabetes.

Welchol may additionally be used for functions not noted in this drug guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription tag and read all drug guides or direction sheets. Utilize the medicine specifically as routed.

Take Welchol with a meal and a complete glass of water or other fluid.

You might need to take numerous tablets each time each time you take Welchol. Tell your physician if you have difficulty ingesting the tablet whole.

Welchol powder need to be combined with 8 ounces of water, fruit juice, or a diet soft drink. Mix and consume this combination today. Include a bit more water to the glass, swirl delicately and drink today.

Do not alter the dose or timing of any kind of other cholesterol or diabetic issues drugs without your physician's guidance.

You will certainly require frequent blood examinations.

Welchol is only component of a total treatment program that may likewise include diet plan, workout, and weight control. You may need to follow an unique diet regimen to avoid constipation while utilizing this medication. Comply with all instructions of your physician or dietitian.

Shop at area temperature away from moisture and warm.

You need to not take Welchol if you have diabetic person ketoacidosis, very high triglycerides, a background of bowel blockage, or a background of pancreatitis caused by high triglycerides.

You should not take Welchol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• extremely high levels of triglycerides (a type of fat) in your blood;
• diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for therapy);
• a history of bowel obstruction; or
• a history of pancreatitis caused by high triglycerides.

Welchol may increase your triglycerides, which can raise your chance of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). Your doctor will perform blood tests to make sure your triglycerides are not too high for you to safely use this drug.

Welchol is not for use in girls who have not yet started having menstrual periods.

Welchol should not be given to a child younger than 10 years old.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• trouble swallowing;
• blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines);
• slow digestion;
• surgery on your stomach or intestines; or
• a vitamin A, D, E, or K deficiency.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you become pregnant.

The powder form of colesevelam may contain phenylalanine. Inform your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Obtain emergency clinical aid if you have signs of an allergy: hives; tough breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Welchol might trigger severe side effects. Stop utilizing Welchol and call your physician at once if you have:

• serious irregularity;
• extreme belly pain; or
• pancreatitis-- extreme pain in your upper belly infecting your back, nausea or vomiting and throwing up.

Usual adverse effects of Welchol might consist of:

• constipation;
• nausea; or
• upset stomach.

This is not a complete checklist of side effects and others may take place. Call your physician for clinical suggestions regarding side effects. You might report adverse effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Take the medicine (with food and a full glass of water) as quickly as you can, yet avoid the missed dosage if it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at once.

Seek emergency medical interest or call the Toxin Customer service at 1-800-222-1222.

Stay clear of consuming foods high in fat or cholesterol, or Welchol will certainly not be as reliable.

Welchol can make it harder for your body to take in various other medications you take, which could make those medications less reliable. If you take any one of the complying with medications, take them 4 hours prior to you take this medication:

• cyclosporine;
• olmesartan;
• phenytoin;
• levothyroxine or various other thyroid drug;
• contraceptive pill;
• multivitamins;
• warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven); or
• oral diabetic issues drug-- chlorpropamide, glimepiride, glipizide, or glyburide, tolazamide, tolbutamide.

This list is not complete and many other drugs might impact Welchol. This consists of prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, and natural products. Not all possible medication communications are provided here.