How do you take colestipol granules?
This medication comes as granules with doses measured by the scoopful (using the provided scoop) or in individual dose packets. Do not take your dose in the dry powder form. Mix the medication in at least 3 ounces (90 milliliters) of liquid (such as water, milk, fruit juice), stir completely, and drink right away.
What is the drug colestid used for?
Colestipol is used to lower high cholesterol levels in the blood. This may help prevent medical problems caused by cholesterol clogging the blood vessels.
Can colestipol be crushed?
Do not crush, chew, or break colestipol tablet. Swallow it whole. Swallow only one tablet at a time. Take the tablet with a full glass of water.
How do you take colestid?
COLESTID Tablets must be taken one at a time and be promptly swallowed whole, using plenty of water or other appropriate liquid. Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets. Patients should take other drugs at least one hour before or four hours after COLESTID Tablets to minimize possible interference with their absorption.
Is colestipol used for IBS?
Questran and Colestid are certainly reasonably safe with a few precautions. They must be taken at the right time because they also can bind other things like medications a patient is taking. So they are reasonable treatments, but again have not been proven to be effective in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
When should I take colestid?
Adults—15 to 30 grams a day. This is divided into two to four doses and taken before meals.
When should you take colestid?
How quickly does colestid work?
It may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this drug. Colestipol may decrease your absorption of other medications. Take your other medications as directed by your doctor, usually at least 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after colestipol.
Does colestipol dissolve?
If you use a carbonated drink, slowly mix in the powder in a large glass to prevent too much foaming. Stir until it is completely mixed (it will not dissolve) before drinking.
Is colestid safe?
SIDE EFFECTS: Constipation, stomach/abdominal pain, gas, nausea, and vomiting may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To prevent constipation, eat a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise.
Does colestid stop diarrhea?
Marks: Well, there are no studies of Questran and Colestid in irritable bowel syndrome. However we do know that in most individuals who take these medications they will tend to firm up the stool and improve diarrhea. So it is not surprising if patients get better especially if they have diarrhea.
Is colestipol bad for your liver?
Hepatotoxicity. There is little evidence that colestipol causes liver injury. Mild elevations in serum aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase levels have been reported in small numbers of patients on bile acid resins, although the elevations have been mild, transient and without accompanying symptoms.
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