Colesevelam: What Other Drugs Will Affect Colesevelam
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What other drugs will affect colesevelam?
Before taking colesevelam, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
- acetaminophen (Tylenol);
- digoxin (Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin);
- lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);
- theophylline (Elixophyllin, Respbid, Theo-Dur, Uniphyl);
- verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Covera, Verelan);
- an antibiotic such as amphotericin B (Fungizone, AmBisome, Abcelet, Amphotec), gentamicin (Garamycin), or vancomycin (Vancocin); or
- thyroid hormone replacement.
If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use colesevelam, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.
There may be other drugs not listed that can affect colesevelam. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
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| Last updated: | January 30, 2007 |
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