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| Pronunciation: | koe leh STYE rah meen |
| Brand: | Cholestyramine Light, Locholest, Locholest Light, Prevalite, Questran, Questran Light |
What is the most important information I should know about cholestyramine?
Follow any diet or exercise plan outlined by your doctor. Diet and exercise are very important factors in controlling cholesterol.
Avoid ingesting or breathing in the dry powder. Taken dry, the powder can cause a severe adverse reaction.
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Increase the amount of fluid in your diet to prevent constipation. Drink at least six to eight full glasses (8 ounces) of fluid daily. Talk to your doctor if constipation becomes a problem. |
Take other medications at least 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after taking a dose of cholestyramine. Cholestyramine can decrease the effectiveness of many other drugs if they are taken too close to one another.
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| Last updated: | February 13, 2004 |
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